Before you begin, power off your device completely and disconnect from the charging adapter.

Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove ten 5.6 mm screws from the back panel.

Place the end of an opening tool in the seam between the bottom and top case and slide it around the perimeter to release the clips holding it together.

Use a few opening picks in the seam to keep the clips from reattaching.

Remove the back panel.