Removing Solid-State Drive (SSD) shielding

Flip the computer over to access the screws on the bottom.

Remove 8 black, 7mm PH0 screws (M2 x L7).

Note: Virtually all the other screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped when using a smaller screwdriver, but these screws require a Philips PH0 driver.

Almost anything that is done with a computer is safer if the battery is disconnected, so it is good to do that now.

Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board using fingernails or a pry bar. Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable. It can be very tight. I used a 3.5 mm flathead screwdriver to carefully push the side plastic edges down towards the battery. Do not knock any of the components on the board.

Remove the system board mylar.

Note: Retain the system board mylar and reuse it when reassembling the computer. Replace the system board mylar only if it is damaged.

Remove 4 black PH1 screws (M2 x L4) and then remove the SSD shielding.

Note: Virtually all the screws for this computer are PH1 screws which may get stripped if you use a smaller screwdriver.