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  1. Battery Disconnect, Unfasten the lower case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Unfasten the lower case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.

  2. Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.

  3. Battery Disconnect, Release the front clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Release the front clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Release the front clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Angle the pick down at about 30˚.

    • Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.

  4. Battery Disconnect, Release the USB clip: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Release the USB clip: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening tool between the lower case and the chassis, just to the right of the USB port on the left edge.

    • Pry the opening case up to release the clip next to the USB port.

    • It may take significant force and multiple attempts to release the clip. You will hear a popping noise when the clip releases.

  5. Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick on the left edge above the USB port. Slide the pick all the way up to the ethernet port to release the clips.

  6. Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick on the right edge near the corner.

    • Slide the pick along the right edge all the way to the HDMI port to release the rest of the clips.

  7. Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the lower case from the chassis and remove it.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

  8. Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.

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

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