
8.
Release the ZIF connector (8) to which the touchpad cable is connected, and then disconnect the touchpad
cable from the system board.
9.
Remove the nine Phillips M2.0 × 3.4 screws (1) that secure the system board to the computer.
10.
Remove the Phillips M2.0 × 4.1 screw (2) that secures the system board to the computer.
11.
Release the solid-state drive housing (1) from molding that is built into the top cover/keyboard.
12.
Lift the left side of the system board (2) until it rests at an angle.
13.
Release the heat sink (3) from the rear edge of the top cover/keyboard.
14.
Release the audio jack (4) from the opening in the top cover/keyboard.
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