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     Keyboard and RAM ShieldMake sure the replacement keyboard is firmly seated:
    • Flip the keyboard back toward the keyboard opening in the case.
    • Hold the keyboard at a 45-degree angle above the keyboard opening, and insert 
    the tabs on the bottom edge of the keyboard into the slot under the edge of the 
    opening.
    • 
    Important: 
     Make sure that all the tabs are seated and that the keyboard rests flush 
    against the edge of the opening.
    • Lay the keyboard flat into the keyboard opening.
    • Pull down on the keyboard release tabs and then press down on the top portion of 
    the keyboard. 
    						
    							 
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     AirPort Extreme Card 
    AirPort Extreme Card
     
    Tools
     
    • Small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme Card is installed) 
    Part Location
    Preliminary Steps
     
    Before you begin, remove the following:
    • Battery
    • Keyboard (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable) 
    						
    							 
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     AirPort Extreme Card 
    Procedure
     
    1. Touch a metal surface on the inside of the keyboard well to discharge any static 
    electricity. 
    Important:  
    To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, always ground yourself by 
    touching the computer’s framework before you touch any parts or install any 
    components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your 
    body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and 
    closed the computer. 
    2. Lift up the flexible wire bracket that secures the card. 
    3. Detach the antenna cable from the AirPort Extreme Card. 
    						
    							 
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     AirPort Extreme Card 4. Use the pull-tab on the card to remove the card from the slot. 
    						
    							 
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     AirPort Extreme Card5. Install the replacement AirPort Extreme Card into the slot.
    6. Plug the AirPort antenna cable connector into the port on the end of the replacement 
    card. Make sure the connector is straight before inserting it into the card.
    Use the wire bracket to secure the AirPort Extreme Card in place by inserting its 
    prongs into the slots in the RAM shield. 
    Note: 
     If no replacement AirPort Extreme Card is to be installed, the antenna cable should 
    be routed as shown.
    7. Reassemble and test the computer. 
    						
    							 
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     Memory Card 
    Memory Card
     
    Warning: Memory cards come in various specifications. Only install memory cards 
    that are approved for this computer. 
    Tools
     
    The only tool required for this procedure is a small soft cloth (if an optional AirPort Extreme 
    Card is installed). 
    Part Location
    Preliminary Steps
     
    Before you begin, remove the following:
    • Battery
    • Keyboard and RAM shield (but do not disconnect the keyboard cable)
    • AirPort Extreme Card 
    						
    							 
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     Memory Card 
    Procedure
     
    1. Locate the installed memory card and brackets that secure the card on both sides. 
    2. Carefully spread the brackets away from the notches in the card until the card 
    releases on each side. 
    3. Pull the card up and out of the memory slot. 
    						
    							 
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     Memory Card 4. Align the notch in the replacement memory card with the small tab in the memory slot. 
    Hold the card at a 30-degree angle, then push the card into the slot until it is firmly 
    seated. 
    Note:  
    If you feel resistance when inserting the card, try pushing one side at a time.
    5. Gently push the top of the card down until the brackets snap onto both sides of the 
    memory card to lock it into place. 
    Warning: 
      
    Apply gentle pressure to the memory card only. Pressing on nearby 
    connectors or components can cause electrical damage. 
    6. Reassemble and test the computer. 
    						
    							 
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     Bottom Case 
    Bottom Case
     
    Tools
     
    • Soft cloth
    • Torx T8 screwdriver or 2.0 mm hex nut driver
    • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
    • #0 Phillips screwdriver 
    Part Location
    Preliminary Steps
     
    Before you begin, remove the battery.  
    						
    							 
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     Bottom Case 
    Procedure
     
    1. Place the computer upside down on a soft cloth.
    2. 
    Important: 
     To avoid damaging the case, be careful that the screwdriver tip does not 
    slip out of the screw head during removal.
    Remove the three screws. 
    						
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