a double edge razor so squeeze between the base plate and the body
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a hairdryer (safer than hot air rework station)
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a plastic knife to pry
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a t4 screw driver
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4-5 hours of work
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double edge razor is also really effective at removing leftover double sided tape.
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when prying, appropriate heat and patience will make sure that you dont bend the backplate. both batteries are surrounded by double sided tape.
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the usb board overlaps the gpu board, and needs to be pulled back, gently, amd then lift around 45 degree, and out. then take the gpu board out.
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screws were alot, but no hidden ribbons that you can rip out (but 2 lvds at the top that can be cut if you use anything sharp, hence the plastic knife).
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IF YOU ARE APPLYING LIQUID THERMAL, USE LESS THAN 1ML “ON A COTTON SWAB/Q-TIP" AND USE THE QTIP TO APPLY. “DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE GPU DIE" even a tiny 0.5ml drop on swab was enough to cover the die. even lesser was needed to cover the heatsink.
tools required:
a double edge razor so squeeze between the base plate and the body
a hairdryer (safer than hot air rework station)
a plastic knife to pry
a t4 screw driver
4-5 hours of