ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
Power on/off:
To avoid any damage to the hardware during the repair, it is best to have the device
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powered off until you can get to and disconnect the battery.
Battery:
Never unplug any flex cables unless the battery has been completely disconnected to avoid
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frying your hardware. Do not plug the battery back until all cables have been reconnected.
Release Screws:
Apply pressure on the screw and twist counterclockwise to initially loosen it, then
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lighten the pressure and continue twisting until the screw is gently released. Make sure you have
properly sized screwdrivers available for the repair.
Pin Connectors:
extremely fragile and must be plugged or unplugged with extreme caution.
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Battery connector:
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motherboard. Very time consuming to be repaired. Do not break it in the first place.
Motherboard:
small surface mount components can be easily damaged if they are nicked by the
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spudger. Always take your time and never touch the surface of the motherboard.
held down by light adhesive and solder. If not cautious it will come off the