Introduction
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn't meant to be used alone.
Tools
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Angle the pick down at about 30˚.
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Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
 
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Insert an opening tool between the lower case and the chassis, just to the right of the USB port on the left edge.
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Pry the opening case up to release the clip next to the USB port.
 
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Insert an opening pick on the left edge above the USB port. Slide the pick all the way up to the ethernet port to release the clips.
 
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Insert an opening pick on the right edge near the corner.
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Slide the pick along the right edge all the way to the HDMI port to release the rest of the clips.
 
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Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.