Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
7
Time Required
5 - 10 minutes
Sections
3
- Back Cover
- 3 steps
- Battery
- 2 steps
- Hard Drive
- 2 steps
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Introduction
When removing the hard drive, be sure to save your files to another so that you do not lose them. If your hard drive is corrupted, you may be able to save your files by following a guide, or taking it to a professional.
When removing any chip or board from your laptop, be careful to touch the sides only. Touching any of the components can damage them. Before removing or replacing any part, be sure the laptop is powered off. If you are unsure, turn the laptop on, then shut it off from the start menu.
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Step 1
Back Cover
- Use the Halberd spudger to peel one corner of each of the rubber feet from the bottom of the laptop.
- Gently peel the feet from the laptop revealing the screws underneath.
- If the rubber foot peels away but leaves adhesive behind you must peel the adhesive away before removing the screws.
Use the Halberd spudger to peel one corner of each of the rubber feet from the bottom of the laptop.
Gently peel the feet from the laptop revealing the screws underneath.
If the rubber foot peels away but leaves adhesive behind you must peel the adhesive away before removing the screws.
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Step 2
- Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove:
- Two 2.5mm x 6mm screws
- Six 2mm x 6mm screws
- Be sure to keep different screw sizes separated.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove:
Two 2.5mm x 6mm screws
Six 2mm x 6mm screws
Be sure to keep different screw sizes separated.
Step 3
- Insert an iFixit opening tool into the seam between the keyboard area and bottom cover.
- Using another iFixit opening tool, slide along the seam to unhook the clips.
- There are clips all the way around the seam. You may hear a popping sound as the clips come loose. This step may require some force to separate the back cover from the laptop.
- When the front of the laptop is open, you can use your finger to hold a corner open then slide an iFixit opening tool along the seam toward the back corner.
- After the clips have been released, flip the laptop over and lift the cover.
Insert an iFixit opening tool into the seam between the keyboard area and bottom cover.
Using another iFixit opening tool, slide along the seam to unhook the clips.
There are clips all the way around the seam. You may hear a popping sound as the clips come loose. This step may require some force to separate the back cover from the laptop.
When the front of the laptop is open, you can use your finger to hold a corner open then slide an iFixit opening tool along the seam toward the back corner.
After the clips have been released, flip the laptop over and lift the cover.
Step 4
Battery
- Remove five 2.0mm x 3.0mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
- Use the iFixit opening picks to lift the battery away from the laptop.
Remove five 2.0mm x 3.0mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Use the iFixit opening picks to lift the battery away from the laptop.
Step 5
- Be aware that the battery is plugged into the motherboard.
- Unplug the battery from the motherboard.
- Lift the battery away from the laptop and remove.
Be aware that the battery is plugged into the motherboard.
Unplug the battery from the motherboard.
Lift the battery away from the laptop and remove.
Step 6
Hard Drive
- Remove the single 2 mm screw from the hard drive using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the single 2 mm screw from the hard drive using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Step 7
- Pull the SSD away from the connector, while gently lifting it out using your hands.
Pull the SSD away from the connector, while gently lifting it out using your hands.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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