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Identify and unscrew all visible screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis.
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Inspect areas near vents, ports, and hinges for hidden screws. These screws are often overlooked and can cause resistance when prying the panel off.
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Remove screws holding the hard drive in place (if present) to facilitate panel removal.
- | [* red] Remove all the screws that hold the plastic bottom on. There are some more screws that can't be seen in the photo. |
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+ | [* icon_caution] Importance: The plastic bottom panel must be removed to access internal hardware, including the optical drive. |
+ | [* black] Identify and unscrew all visible screws securing the bottom panel to the chassis. |
+ | [* black] Inspect areas near vents, ports, and hinges for hidden screws. These screws are often overlooked and can cause resistance when prying the panel off. |
+ | [* black] Remove screws holding the hard drive in place (if present) to facilitate panel removal. |
+ | [* icon_note] Arrange screws in a pattern matching their original location to avoid confusion during reassembly. |
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