Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the bottom cover on your MNT Pocket Reform laptop.

If the bottom cover of your Pocket Reform is scratched or damaged, you may want to replace it. You can find specs to make your own bottom cover on MNT's documentation page.

What you need

Step 1 Shut down the laptop

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If you've installed an operating system, follow the appropriate steps to safely shut down the laptop.
If you've not yet installed an operating system, or the laptop is not responsive, you can shut it down with these steps:
Turn on the OLED screen by pressing the Hyper key (diagonal arrow) and Enter at the same time.
Use the arrow keys to select Power Off on the OLED screen.
Press Enter to shut down the laptop.
Disconnect all cables from the laptop.

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Step 2 Turn off the standby power

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Use a small tool, like a SIM eject tool or a bent paperclip, to turn off the standby power switch by sliding the switch away from the headset jack.
The standby power switch is located in a small recess on the same side as the headset jack.

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Step 3 Remove the bottom cover screws

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Place the laptop on your work surface so the bottom cover, with the regulatory info box, is facing up.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the bottom cover.

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Step 4 Remove the bottom cover

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The bottom cover is made of printed circuit board (PCB) material. Press gently but firmly near an edge when applying the suction handle to avoid breaking the cover.
Apply a suction handle to the bottom cover.
Use the suction handle to lift the bottom cover off of the laptop.
Alternatively, you can use a thin prying tool to lift the cover, or tilt the laptop until the cover falls out.
During reassembly, place the bottom cover on the laptop so the info box is opposite the hinges.