Removing the Back Panel: Flip the laptop onto its top, and remove the six 5.1mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Using a T5 Torx screwdriver, take out the one 4.3mm screw located in the central bottom area of the back cover.

Wedge the iFixit opening tool between the bottom panel and the laptop chassis. Pull upwards to remove the bottom panel.

It is helpful to place removed screws into a plastic container for later reassembly. Make sure the different screw sizes are sorted.