Introduction
Tools
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            Hold the power button on the keyboard until the device powers off. 
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            Close the device and flip it over. 
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            Remove the four rubber sockets on each corner of the device with your fingers. 
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            Remove the four 4.6 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
 
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            Starting near the hinges, use a metal spudger to gently pry the back off. Continue along the edges until the back is completely detached. 
 
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            Locate a long gray box labeled “Laptop Battery.” 
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            Remove the two 4 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. 
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            After removing the screws, remove the gray piece labeled “bracket battery BA61 - 03983A.” This piece is located over the golden band connecting the battery and the motherboard. 
 
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            Unplug the golden band that connects the battery to the motherboard. 
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            Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place. 
 
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            Unplug the black and red wire and the black and white wire. 
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            Unclip and remove the black and gold ribbons and the black wire from the motherboard. 
 
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            Remove the three 4.53 mm Philips #00 screws from the grey metal piece labeled "BRKT-PORT-SUB JOAN-15 BA61-03942A". 
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            Remove the 4.50 mm Philips #00 screw from the right side of the motherboard. 
 
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            Remove the two 4.56 mm Philips #00 screws from the copper heat sink. 
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            Remove the four 4.63 mm Philips #00 screws 
 
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            Carefully turn the motherboard and heat sink over being careful not to touch any of the components. 
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            Remove the four 4.63 mm Philips #00 screws from the back of the motherboard and remove the heat sink. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.