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Here's what you'll need to take apart your XO.
Here's what you'll need to take apart your XO.


* A dust-free work space, as much as possible. XOs are quite dust-resistant, and dust must not get inside.
* A clean, flat surface to work on
* A clean, flat surface to work on
* Adequate light
* philips head #1 screwdriver
* Phillips (tm) head #1 screwdriver -- You might want to magnetize it, so it will pick up (and hold) screws.
* ''Optional:'' anti-static mat or anti-static wrist strap.
* A clean container (or several) to hold screws and other small parts. Screws in the XO are rather special; don't lose them!
* ''Optional:'' anti-static mat or anti-static wrist strap. Connect these to an earth ground.
* Be aware that pet cats love to jump up onto a workspace and send little pieces flying!


If you want to do a large number of more complex repairs, you might want to consider investing in a [[Repair center kit]].
If you want to do a large number of more complex repairs, you might want to consider investing in a [[Repair center kit]].

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Disassembly safety

Read Disassembly safety first!

Before you disassemble your laptop, there are some things you should know about staying safe around electricity and small parts. Reading the Disassembly safety section will tell you what to look out for.

The laptop disassembly is also made easier by several things mentioned in Disassembly design.


Disassembly tools

Here's what you'll need to take apart your XO.

  • A dust-free work space, as much as possible. XOs are quite dust-resistant, and dust must not get inside.
  • A clean, flat surface to work on
  • Adequate light
  • Phillips (tm) head #1 screwdriver -- You might want to magnetize it, so it will pick up (and hold) screws.
  • A clean container (or several) to hold screws and other small parts. Screws in the XO are rather special; don't lose them!
  • Optional: anti-static mat or anti-static wrist strap. Connect these to an earth ground.
  • Be aware that pet cats love to jump up onto a workspace and send little pieces flying!

If you want to do a large number of more complex repairs, you might want to consider investing in a Repair center kit.

Disassembly top

You should go through the Disassembly top instructions if you need to access:

  • The screen
  • The backlight
  • The game buttons
  • The power button
  • The speakers
  • The "rabbit ear" wireless antennae
  • The motherboard
  • The colored "XO Person" on the back


Disassembly bottom

You should go through the Disassembly bottom instructions if you need to access:

  • The spare screws in the handle
  • The keyboard
  • The touchpad
  • The mouse buttons
  • The battery
  • The "latches" that hold in the "rabbit ear" wifi antennae
  • The rubber feet