STEP 9

To remove the keyboard bezel use a small flat-head screwdriver or an awl. Insert the screwdriver between the keyboard bezel and the notebook base and gently pry it up.

STEP 10

Lift up and remove the keyboard bezel.

STEP 11

Remove two screws securing the keyboard. Gently press on the keyboard lock (red arrow) and lift up the keyboard from the base.

STEP 12

Place the keyboard so you can access the cable connector on the motherboard. Before you remove the cable, you have to unlock the connector. Using a small flat-head screwdriver or your finger nails open the lock. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE CONNECTOR!
After it's unlocked you can pull the cable and remove the keyboard.

STEP 13

Remove the switch board in the following order:
- unlock the cable connector on the motherboard and pull the cable (red arrow)
- press on the lock located on the right side from the switch board and at the same time slide the board to the left
- lift up and remove the switch board

STEP 14

Remove two screws securing a metal plate over the memory module. Lift up and remove the plate.

STEP 15

To remove the memory module, press the latches marked with red arrows. The memory module will pop up at 30 degrees angle. Grab the memory module and carefully pull it from the slot.

STEP 16

Now we are going to remove the notebook display assembly.
Remove the sticky tape securing the wireless card antenna cables and pull the cables through the opening in the laptop cover.
Unplug the video cable from the motherboard. When you unplug the cable, pull it by the edge, do not pull by the harness.
Remove two screws securing display hinges to the notebook base.