Introduction
Make sure that you have a cooling fan with the same voltage/amperage settings to prevent abnormal operation.
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Ground yourself by either touching an unpainted metal surface or by using the Anti-Static wrist strap.
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Turn off the computer and remove the charger from the charging port.
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Turn the laptop over and slide the battery release catch to the right. The battery will pop up from its slot. Remove it using your fingers.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four screws from the indicated cover.
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Gently lift and remove the cover.
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Pry the keyboard off with a spudger. Be careful not to apply too much pressure and damage any components.
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Disconnect the clip attaching the keyboard wiring to the motherboard. Lift and remove the keyboard.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 6mm screw from the top panel.
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Gently lift and remove the panel. Use a metal spudger if the it seems set in place.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 6mm screw for the Wi-Fi module cover.
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Remove the cover.
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Partially separate the two panels until connectors are visible.
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Unclip the wires that attach the trackpad module to the motherboard.
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Press a metal spudger between the VGA port and the plastic housing to pry up the motherboard.
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Remove the motherboard and turn it so that the fan is facing upward.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to loosen the three screws attaching the heatsink to the motherboard.
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Remove the heatsink and fan assembly by unclipping the fan from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
