Bottom cover
Table 5-1 Bottom cover description and part number
Description Spare part number
Bottom cover L44558-001
Before removing the bottom cover, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 31).
2. Place the computer in Battery Safe mode (Battery Safe mode on page 31).
Remove the bottom cover:
1. Remove the two Phillips M2.0 × 5.0 screws (1) that secure the bottom cover to the computer.
2. Loosen the ve captive Phillips screws (2).
3. Starting under the display, use a non-conductive, non-marking tool to pry the cover up (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.
32 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts