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Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement

Introduction

If you need to access the inside of your Acer Predator G9 791, use this guide to replace the bottom cover.

Removing the bottom cover gives you access to the battery, the motherboard, and most other components in the laptop.

Before you begin, make sure that the laptop is fully powered down and disconnected from its charger.

What you need

  1. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement, Service Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The service panel can be located on the bottom of the device. It is shown here as the panel located in the middle of the device, going from the upper vents to the bottom of the device.

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  2. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the two Phillips #0 screws.

    • Pull up slightly on the top of the panel to help fully separate the screws from the rest of the device.

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  3. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Continue pulling up on the panel to separate it from the laptop and remove it.

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    • Remove the nine 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the panel.

    • Remove four 14 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove six 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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  6. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the "unlock" slider up located to the right of the service panel and pull the disc tray out.

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  7. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Bottom Case Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located underneath the removed optical drive.

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    • Pry up on the edges of the bottom cover and lift the bottom case off of the device.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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