STEP 16

The top cover assembly has been removed.
Now it's a good chance remove dust from the cooling module.
Also, you can replace the cooling fan if needed.

STEP 17

Disconnect two cables from the motherboard.
Remove one screw securing the plastic holder.
When you remove the cable holder you'll have to remove the power jack and network jack.

STEP 18

The cable holder and cables have been removed.

STEP 19

Disconnect the CMOS battery cable and microphone cable from the motherboard.
Remove the modem card.
Remove the wireless card and disconnect wireless antenna cables (white and black) from the card.

STEP 20

Disconnect one cable from the motherboard.

STEP 21

Lift up the second cable holder and place the holder as it shown on the picture.

STEP 22

Start removing the motherboard from the back side.

STEP 23

Remove the motherboard from the laptop case.