Gigabyte Aero 15x Disassembly

Written By: Kev
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Gigabyte Aero 15x Disassembly

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

45 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide for removing the back cover on the Gigabyte Aero 15x for upgrades or for maintenance.

To start shut down your computer

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    • Using a Torx T6, remove the 13 screws. Remember their exact spot because 3 of them have different lengths. (marked on picture 2)

    • There are 3 screws are hidden by a black stickers. Simply push down on the screwdriver to catch the indentation of the screw.

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    • Using plastic tools, you can start unclipping the back from the body. Insert one opening tool and insert a second. Slide the tools around to pop off the bottom of the laptop.

    • Do not insert your tool too deeply, to avoid snagging a clip.

    • Do not unclip the back face fully; only the front and the two sides. You can nevertheless detach the 4 corners.

    • Photo 3 shows the location of the clips to dislocate in green. In red, these are the "hinges" of the hood (see next step)

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    • Before removing the hood, remember that it is held by 2 aluminum rails at the back (hinge side).

    • Remove the cover starting at the front two corners. Lift up at those corners.

    • Do not force if you encounter a hard spot, the metal could bend. You can use leverage with a small tool if necescery.

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    • Congratulations!

Conclusion

To reassemble, follow these steps in reverse order.

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