This is because there is a small spring that is causing the mechanism to not function properly. I ended up reassembling this piece 3 or four times because each time, after I put the final back plate on, the de-latching mechanism would not budge. When reassembling you'll need to make sure that you move the de-latching slide around so the metal tab will sit as it used to. Please, in the process of removing it, make note of the small metal tab that sits in a slot on the de-latching slide. You'll need to manipulate the latch elver in order to completely remove this cover.Īt this point you should be able to remove the data connector and its cables the unit.įinally, remove the screws that hold the font plate to the latching mechanism/hing assembly.
Insert your knife on one side of this piece, then slide the blade to the other end in order to easily remove this cover. Next, on the portion that still has the data connector and hinges still attached, you'll notice that there is a small plastic strip that runs the length of the piece. To start, remove the two torx screws on the outer edge of the latch followed by the four larger phillips head screws and then finally the two smaller phillips head screws that hold the data connector in place.Ĭarefully pry apart the the back portion of the piece, the to parts should separate somewhat easily, perhaps with minimal persuasion with your knife. If you decide you wanted to go even further you can disassemble the portion that actually latches the tablet and acts as a hinge. But i began to pry mine up but it felt like the individual cells were working against each other to stay stuck to the base. You may choose to explore further and remove the battery. Next remove the screws that hold the hinges for the latch to base and remove the hinge.įinally remove the two screws that attach the weight to the front of the unit. This board is not as complicated to remove. Next remove the four screws that hold the right hand board in place. They should all easily pull out of their respective sockets with ease, except for the ribbon cable that has a latching "door" to keep it in place. They use the same connection interface and can be accidentally flipped when being reassembled. Also note the position of the black and grey cable. You may proceed to disconnect each of the cables. It's initial position is "On" so go ahead and flip this switch to the "Off" position. I believe that this is the battery disconnect switch that is used to disconnect the battery before any major servicing that involves removal of the board or replacement of the battery. First, before you disconnect anything, notice that there is a small switch next to the cable jacks. Notice that there are four different cables. Carefully lift up the board and maneuver it in such a way that you are able to expose the bottom of the board.
Just peel up the padding to expose the two screws. Be aware that two of the screws are hidden underneath a piece of foam padding on the top left portion of the board, near the power/data cable jack. Start off by removing the 7? screws that secure the left hand board to the main unit. One cable is for the keyboard, the other is for the track pad. Be careful, there are two ribbon cables connecting the bottom portion to the top portion. You'll then need to gently slide the knife between the outer metal casing and the plastic bottom plate on the front of the unit in order to completely remove the bottom portion. You'll need to go back and forth between both sides in order to get it mostly removed. I started from the right rear corner (with the unit bottom up) and used my pocket knife to gently pry the bottom plate off. When you are putting the pads back on make sure that the notch on the rubber pad matches with the notch on the bottom of the unit, also make sure that the screws interlock with the circles on each pad.Īfter removing the screws carefully pry the bottom plate off. Also notice that each pad has a notch in it. Notice how the bottom of each pad has a circle that contains either an R or an L for Right or Left hand. Just stick your knife underneath them and easily pry them off. There are two phillips head screws underneath the two rear rubber feet of the unit.
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