Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Manual page 75

5. Starting at a top corner, pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown.
6. Working from the back corners toward the back center, pry apart the covers to release the securing hooks
on the top edge as shown.
7. Push the front corner of the top cover towards the back to release the front edge hooks and pry apart as
shown. Work along the front edge applying force while prying apart the covers.
IMPORTANT:Pulling the top cover back without releasing the clips is likely to cause the securing clips to snap
off. If any securing clips snap off, replace the affected cover.
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