Keep laptop sitting on table to avoid dropping it and causing irreparable damage.

Open the laptop.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the power panel screw located on the left side of the laptop. See the red box in the photo for the location of the screw.

Remove the power panel by sliding it to the right and gently lifting it upwards.

Gently detach the power panel ribbon from the motherboard by sliding the ribbon out of the plastic connector, meanwhile keeping it attached to the power panel.