STEP 8

Unlock the keyboard connector on the motherboard.
Pull the keyboard cable from the connector.
Remove the keyboard.

STEP 9

Disconnect cables pointed with red arrows.

STEP 10

Now we are going to separate the top cover from the base assembly. Usually I'm using a guitar pick.
Insert the guitar pick between the top cover and base assembly and carefully move it along the side.

STEP 11

Continue separating the top cover with your fingers.

STEP 12

Lift up and remove the cover.

STEP 13

The top cover has been removed.
On this picture you see the back side of the cover.

STEP 14

Now we are going to remove the motherboard.
Disconnect all cables pointed with red arrows.
Disconnect two antenna cables from the wireless card.

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STEP 15

There is one more cable to disconnect.