Remove the bottom cover:
1.
Loosen the three captive Phillips screws (1) that secure the bottom cover to the computer.
2.
Remove the two Phillips M2.5 × 4.0 screws (2) that secure the bottom cover to the computer.
3.
Use a thin, plastic tool (1) to separate the rear edge (2) of the bottom cover from the top cover.
4.
Remove the bottom cover (3).
To replace the bottom cover, reverse the removal procedures.
When replacing the bottom cover, be sure the thermal pads are installed in the locations shown in the
following illustration.
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Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts