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Lenovo Ideapad Flex 15 Bottom Panel Replacement

Introduction

By the end of this guide, you will be able to remove the back panel from the laptop.

What you need

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    • Start by removing the feet near the LCD hinge of the laptop to reveal two screws.

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the top five (30 mm) screws underneath the battery.

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    • Once both feet are removed, two (40 mm) screws will reveal themselves. Unscrew these.

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    • Working your way around the outer edges of the Flex 15, remove the 8 (30 mm) outer screws.

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    • Remove the one (40 mm) screw in the middle of the Flex 15.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, make your way around the edge of the laptop.

    • There is a visible line between the bottom shell of the laptop and the laptop body itself.

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    • Make sure to pry evenly around this edge and only remove the bottom of the laptop when it is fully loose.

    • Using excessive force may break the bottom plastic. There are plastic clips along the edge of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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