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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
- Paper Clip
- Phillips #0 Screwdriver
- Small Flathead Screwdriver
- Spudger
- T8 Torx Screwdriver
Parts relevant to this guide
Step 1 — Battery
Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to rotate the battery locking screw 90 degrees clockwise.
Lift the battery out of the computer.
Step 2 — Keyboard
Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free.
If the keyboard does not come free, use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw 180 degrees in either direction and try again.
Flip the keyboard over, away from the screen, and rest it face-down on the trackpad area.
Step 3
If your computer does not have an Airport card installed, skip to the RAM shield removal step.
Push the wire clasp toward the Airport card and pull it up to free it from the RAM shield.