Steps
1. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
2. Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover from the tabs at the hinges and continue to work on the sides to release the base
cover from the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
5. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
6. Turn your computer over and press the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the base cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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