Lenovo Essential G570 Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

This part of the laptop allows access to most components that the other guides replace. This is a necessary step to complete in order to replace those further components. Underneath the back cover you will find the motherboard, hard drive, RAM, and processor.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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Turn the laptop over so that the bottom side is facing up.

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Step 2

Unscrew the five 5mm Phillips #0 screws that hold the cover in place.
The screws do not come out fully from the back plate. They stay attached to the plate itself.

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Step 3

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With the screws removed, insert the plastic opening tool into the groove located on the right side.
Begin to pry up, and the plate should lift up from the body of the laptop.
While lifting up, take the piece in one hand and pull up and to the right to fully remove the back plate.