Introduction
Tools
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Flip laptop face down and rotate so the battery is facing toward you.
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To remove the battery, place one finger on each of the two black slide tabs. Push each tab toward the center of the laptop to release the lock.
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Slide the battery toward you and lift it out of the laptop.
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Lay the laptop right side up.
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Rotate laptop 90 degrees towards you, so the empty battery compartment is visible.
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Insert a finger nail, or the flat end of the spudger, into the slot between the laptop base and the hinge guard on the right side. Gently pull the guard towards you until the guard pops off.
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Repeat this process for the other guard.
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Insert a finger nail, or the flat end of a spudger, into the slit between the bezel and the back cover of the laptop.
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Gently pry the bezel towards you to remove it from the back panel of the laptop.
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Continue to pry around the perimeter of the laptop until the entire bezel has been removed.
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Close the laptop.
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Open the laptop again. With the screws removed, the screen should remain flat against the keyboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.