# Star Lite Mk II / III / IV Disassembly Guide

Follow these steps carefully to disassemble your Star Lite laptop.
Always work on a **soft, protected surface** to avoid scratching the anodised finish.

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### 1. Prepare the Laptop

Place the Star Lite Mk II, Mk III, or Mk IV face down on a clean, soft surface. This will protect the finish while you work.

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### 2. Remove the Backplate Screws

- Remove the **10 outer short Phillips screws** from the backplate.

- For the **Star Lite Mk III**, remove **12 screws** in total.

![Remove screws](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/e23f95bcb8-ffff2da077bce1147696.jpeg?v=1614007234)

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### 3. Remove the Backplate

Carefully lift and remove the backplate to reveal the internal components.

![Backplate removed](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/0d5b60810b-cabb2f2952c823ce63ff.jpeg?v=1614007296)

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### 4. Remove the Battery

- Remove the **4 Phillips screws** securing the battery.

![Battery screws](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/4c78ad5462-a7922223270d27de60bc.jpeg?v=1614007381)

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### 5. Disconnect the Battery Cable

Carefully unplug the battery connector from the mainboard.

![Battery connector](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/310d2b6ae9-7853fee6443d7c3e2b24.jpeg?v=1614007339)

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### 6. Remove the I/O Board

- Lift the ribbon cable clamp to release the cable.

- Remove the **2 Phillips screws** holding the I/O board in place.

- Gently lift the I/O board out.

![I/O board removal](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/b9d4ca67fc-751c9c8cf4b96b986e3b.jpeg?v=1614007439)

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### 7. Disconnect Display and Antennas

Unplug the **display connector**, as well as the **wireless and Bluetooth antenna cables**.

![Display and antenna connectors](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/8dd7536773-b2ee9a5623371e0739d3.jpeg?v=1614007489)

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### 8. Disconnect the SSD

Gently disconnect the SSD from the mainboard.

![SSD removal](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/b42ba43ba4-1a3e00658f7c3d3a587d.jpeg?v=1614007591)

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### 9. Disconnect Remaining Ribbon Cables

Unplug the following connectors from the mainboard:

- I/O board

- Keyboard

- Touchpad

- Keyboard backlight

![Ribbon cables](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/f7b7e5f669-827cb5294116daec76bf.jpeg?v=1614007649)

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### 10. Remove the Mainboard

Remove the **4 Phillips screws** around the edge of the mainboard.

![Mainboard screws](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/9a783ffa79-ba1e6ef0e5fad41b81ab.jpeg?v=1614007696)

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### 11. Lift Out the Mainboard

Carefully lift the mainboard and disconnect the **speaker cable**.

![Speaker connector](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/49e2d302c7-976fcbdc8e7b7aa2998c.jpeg?v=1614007843)

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### 12. Remove the Speaker

Unscrew the **2 Phillips screws** securing the speaker.

![Speaker removal](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/6a1f47f25f-d03cd47db303093799d4.jpeg?v=1614007891)

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### 13. Remove the Display Hinges

Remove the **4 Phillips screws** from each hinge.

![Hinge screws](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/06163ac404-9f68175da37a025cbdbb.jpeg?v=1614007946)

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### 14. Separate the Chassis and Display

Lift both hinges to around **90°**, creating space to separate the chassis from the display array.

![Lift hinges](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/b83a8a087a-27d3af22c87f7d0358fd.jpeg?v=1614008010)

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### 15. Disassembly Complete

The laptop is now fully disassembled.

![Complete disassembly](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/0823ea22a3-382fe13284c4d4e1a388.jpeg?v=1614008090)

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### 16. Reassembly

To reassemble, simply follow the above steps in reverse.

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> **Note:** For the **Star Lite Mk III**, there are **8 short screws** and **4 long screws** for the chassis. Refer to the image below for correct screw placement.

![Screw placement](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2059/5897/files/g4575.png?v=1619539276)