STEP 8

Remove both hinge covers with a small screwdriver.

STEP 9

Now you can remove the LCD screen panel.

STEP 10

Carefully release the LCD panel cables. Remove the LCD panel.

STEP 11

The LCD screen panel has been removed.

STEP 12

Press on the latches securing the keyboard with a sharp object.
Release the keyboard, lift it up and place upside down on the palm rest.

STEP 13

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

STEP 14

Remove all screws securing the top cover assembly.
Unplug the white cable from the motherboard.

STEP 15

Separate the top cover from the laptop base.
You can use a guitar pick. Insert it between the top cover and the laptop base and move along the side.