Remove 5 M2.0 × 8.0 mm screws

Remove 6 M2.0 × 4.0 mm screws

As you unscrew your way through this laptop, you will need an organizer for your screws. It helps me to sort them in chronological order, making reassembly easy by simply backtracking. Trust me, this is important!

Remove the cover by lifting from the side closest to you. But be careful! On both left and right sides, next to the USB slots, you'll find it doesn't really budge. So insert an opening pick and pry a little bit, and it'll go smoothly once again.