Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

13

Time Required

                          15 - 30 minutes

Sections

3

  • Back Cover
  • 9 steps
  • Battery Disconnect
  • 2 steps
  • Battery
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

What you need

Step 1

              Back cover removal
  • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:
  • Six 12.8 mm PH1 screws
  • Four 4.6 mm PH1 screws

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:

Six 12.8 mm PH1 screws

Four 4.6 mm PH1 screws

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Step 2

              Release the front clips
  • Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.
  • Angle the pick to about 45˚.

Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.

Angle the pick to about 45˚.

Step 3

  • Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.

Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.

Step 4

              Release the right clips
  • Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
  • Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.

Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.

Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.

Step 5

              Release the left clips
  • Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.

Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.

Step 6

              Release the right vent clips
  • Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.
  • Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
  • If the pick is difficult to insert, position the laptop vertically to reduce the weight on the back cover.

Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.

Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.

If the pick is difficult to insert, position the laptop vertically to reduce the weight on the back cover.

Step 7

  • Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
  • Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.

Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.

Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.

Step 8

              Release the left vent clips
  • Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.
  • Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
  • Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
  • Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.

Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.

Step 9

              Remove the back cover
  • Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
  • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.

During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

Step 10

              Disconnect the battery
  • Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to push each side of the battery connector to loosen it.

Step 11

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect battery cable.

Use the flat end of a spudger to push out and disconnect battery cable.

Step 12

              Unfasten the battery
  • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 5 mm-long screws securing the battery.

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 5 mm-long screws securing the battery.

Step 13

              Remove the battery
  • Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.

Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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