STEP 16

Remove the speaker cover.

STEP 17

Unplug the video cable, the touchpad cable and other small connectors.
Remove cables from their routs on the top cover.

STEP 18

Remove two screws securing the display assembly hinges.

STEP 19

Lift up and remove the display assembly.

STEP 20

Start separating the top cover assembly from the notebook base by moving the guitar pick alone the side.

STEP 21

Remove the top cover assembly.

STEP 22

Now you can access the motherboard.

STEP 23

In order to remove the motherboard, you'll have to remove the VGA connector board first.
Remove one screw and unplug the cable from the motherboard.