STEP 9

Slide the hard drive to the left to disconnect it from the motherboard.
Remove the hard drive.

STEP 10

Remove both memory modules.

STEP 11

Remove one screw securing the optical DVD drive.
Slide the optical drive to the left and remove it from the laptop.

STEP 12

Remove all screws from the bottom of the laptop.
Also, remove one screw securing the modem and disconnect the modem card from the motherboard.
Without disconnecting the modem you will not be able to remove the motherboard.

STEP 13

Don't forget to remove three screws from the optical drive compartment.

STEP 14

Remove two screws securing display hinges on the back of the laptop.

STEP 15

Remove one screw securing the top cover assembly.
Disconnect three cables from the motherboard.

STEP 16

Start separating the top cover assembly from the laptop base.

STEP 17

Remove the top cover assembly.