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Introduction
Each step has a bullet indicating the tool you'll be using. Don't worry about getting lost or confused; hundreds of people have successfully used the Fixit Guide series to repair their laptops.
Tools used in this guide
Parts relevant to this guide
Step 1 — Keyboard
Remove the battery.
Turn the keyboard locking screw so that it is parallel to the space bar.
Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.
Step 2
Rest the keyboard face down on the trackpad area.
Disconnect the keyboard connector from the logic board.
Step 3
Your laptop should look approximately like this.