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The bottom plate - 1st part
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Next we will remove the bottom plate. The alcantara is glued on a plastic frame. You don't need to remove the alcantara.
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Start at the connector side. Use your hairdryer / heatgun to weaken the glue. Cut between the frame and the alcantara. Don't tilt your opening tool. 'Save' your progress with the opening picks.
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The keyboard an the back plate is separated with a white plasic foil. Try to keep it on the keyboard side. See those 3 stripes of glue? That's where it's attached to plastic frame. The connection can be unstuck with heat and your opening tool.
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Move to the next step before reaching the trackpad side.
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