Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
10
Time Required
25 minutes
Sections
3
- Back Cover
- 3 steps
- Battery
- 2 steps
- Fingerprint Scanner
- 5 steps
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Introduction
A functional fingerprint scanner allows the user to log into their device or access private information without entering a password or pin. Though it is not required for the laptop to function, it is a feature that provides easy and smooth accessibility to the device.
Make sure to use non-metallic equipment to follow the guide.
What you need
Step 1
Back cover removal
- Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws securing the back cover.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws securing the back cover.
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Step 2
Insert an opening pick
- Insert an opening pick at a 45˚ angle between the back cover and frame near the rear middle screw.
- Pry up on the pick to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
- You will hear several clicks while prying up.
Insert an opening pick at a 45˚ angle between the back cover and frame near the rear middle screw.
Pry up on the pick to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
You will hear several clicks while prying up.
Step 3
Remove the back cover
- Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
- You will hear several clicks while lifting up.
- 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.
You will hear several clicks while lifting up.
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 4
Unfasten the battery
- Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 4.9 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the six 4.9 mm-long screws securing the battery.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Fingerprint Scanner
- Peel back the black adhesive tape covering the ribbon cable connecting the trackpad and fingerprint scanner to the motherboard.
Peel back the black adhesive tape covering the ribbon cable connecting the trackpad and fingerprint scanner to the motherboard.
Step 7
- Unclip the connector ribbon from the fingerprint scanner by lifting upwards on the clip with an opening tool.
Unclip the connector ribbon from the fingerprint scanner by lifting upwards on the clip with an opening tool.
Step 8
- Remove one 3mm screw from the fingerprint scanner mounting bracket with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
- Lift the fingerprint scanner mounting bracket upwards to remove it.
Remove one 3mm screw from the fingerprint scanner mounting bracket with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Lift the fingerprint scanner mounting bracket upwards to remove it.
Step 9
- Using an opening tool, lift the fingerprint scanner upwards.
Using an opening tool, lift the fingerprint scanner upwards.
Step 10
- Carefully lift the fingerprint scanner to remove from the chassis.
Carefully lift the fingerprint scanner to remove from the chassis.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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