Stick the tip of a spudger into the seam between the panel and the laptop body, on the side of the panel with the screws.

Use the spudger to pry up this side of the panel.

Grab the lifted side of the panel with your remaining hand and lift. You should hear a popping sound as the panel comes off completely.

During reassembly, you won't need the spudger. You'll simply need to replace and push on the panel until you hear it click back into place.