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The top shield is a metal shield that covers the entire top of the computer with an opening for the RAM shield (and the RAM under it), in which the airport extreme is nested, with the RAM under it. This is likely the part you see just under the keyboard. You need to remove the RAM shield to be able to unplug the keyboard for complete removal.
Thanks for posting back with updated information on the computer. You will find
disassembly directions here.
If you plan to go through with this disassembly here are some tips you may find helpful:
• Print out the ifixit directions as well as the screw guide ahead of time.
• Be sure you have the right tools. You don't want to damage the screw heads or you may never get them out. And the Torx 8 screw driver is critical.
• I use small medicine cups one for the screws in each step. I nest them so that the last ones out and the first to go back in are on top. You can use an ice cube tray, egg carton, dixie cups etc. (Some users report cutting up the screw guide and placing the applicable section in each container.)
• Be very careful pulling out leads. Hold the lead as close to the plug as possible and wiggle (the plug 🙂 ) to loosen its grip.
Don’t hold the wires and pull as that can damage the cable, or worse, in some instances pull the wires out of the plug. Use needle nose pliers if you can access the plug, or nudge the plug with a small instrument to help loosen its grip.
• Use force gently in removing parts. Separating upper and lower case takes some doing. Use a plastic tool (spudge) so as not to leave marks.
• Refer to the screw guide when reassembling computer. Putting longer screws in the wrong place can perforate the circuit board.
Good luck 🙂
cornelius
PS: Upon reviewing your initial post I think you are referring not to the top case, but to the display. If that is the case, unless you are very comfortable with your mechanical skills, I would hesitate to try it myself. For directions you can navigate to it from
here.
Message was edited by: cornelius
