I really like working with this models because they are service friendly. The laptop hard dive, both memory modules and DVD drive can be easily accessed and replaced from the bottom of the laptop.

The keyboard removal instructions could be found in steps 5-9. By the way, if you are just replacing the keyboard, you don’t have to remove anything from the bottom of the laptop.

The cooling fan can be accessed and cleaned when you remove the top cover assembly (step 12) but if you would like to replace the fan, you’ll have to remove the motherboard first (step 18).

In the next guide I explain how to disassemble the display panel.