Bottom cover
Table 5-2 Bottom cover description and part number
Description Spare part number
Bottom cover L44515-001
Before removing the bottom cover, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 34).
2. Place the computer in Battery Safe mode (Battery Safe mode on page 34).
Remove the bottom cover:
1. Remove the two Phillips M2.0 × 5.0 screws (1) at the bottom corners of the bottom cover.
2. Loosen the ve captive Phillips screws (2) near the middle and along the top of the bottom cover.
3. Starting under the display, use a nonconductive, nonmarking tool to release the cover (1), lift the rear of
the cover to disengage it from the computer (2), and then remove the bottom cover from the computer
(3).
Reverse these procedures to install the bottom cover.
36 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Authorized Service Provider parts