Replacing The Base Cover Assembly - Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2nd Gen User Manual

4. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. The built-in battery is disabled and the computer turns off
automatically. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool.

Replacing the base cover assembly

Before you start, read "Important safety information" on page v and print the following instructions.
Notes:
• Depending on the model, your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
• There might be a risk of short circuits if you remove the base cover assembly in the following situation:
– When the built-in battery is not disabled
– When your computer is connected to ac power
Besides, the computer will not start after you reinstall the base cover assembly. To start the computer,
disconnect the ac power adapter and then reconnect it to the computer.
To replace the base cover assembly, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 83.
2. Ensure that the computer is turned off and disconnected from ac power and all cables.
3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the screw caps.
5. Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly. Pry up the latches as illustrated. Then remove
the base cover assembly.
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