Step 7
Rotate the computer 90 degrees
again and remove the four 3.2 mm
Phillips screws from the side of the
computer.
Step 8
Do not yank the upper case off quickly. The case is attached to the logic board via
a ribbon cable.
Lift up at the rear of the case and work your fingers along the sides, freeing the case as
you go. Once you have freed the sides, you may need to rock the case up and down to
free the front of the upper case.
There are four plastic clips above the DVD slot, and another above and to the left of the IR
sensor. These clips can be very difficult to disengage without prying. They can also be
difficult to re-engage during reassembly.
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