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  1. Bottom Cover, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before proceeding, power down your Laptop and remove the power cable.

    • Close the display and lay it on a flat surface, top-side down.

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  2. Bottom Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unlock the battery by sliding the battery lock to the unlock part.

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  4. Bottom Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the middle lock to the right and the battery will pop up.

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  5. Bottom Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • If you want to replace the battery and nothing else then now is the time to do so.

    • Once the battery hatch is unlocked you can now safely remove the battery.

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  6. Bottom Cover, Bottom Cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Precision 4 mm Screwdriver Bit
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    • Use a Philips J1 driver to remove eight screws securing the bottom case.

    • Remove all of the 8 screws and the bottom panel should pop off.

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  7. Bottom Cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • After that you are in and now can change most of the components, which we also have tutorials for.

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Conclusion

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

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