Base cover assembly

Follow the instructions to replace the base cover assembly.

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices.

Note: Do not remove the base cover assembly when your computer is connected to ac power. Otherwise, there might be a risk of short circuits.
For access, do the following:

  1. Disable the built-in battery. See Disable the built-in battery.

  2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.

  3. Remove the nano-SIM-card tray if your computer comes with one. SeeConnect to a cellular network (for selected models)

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  4. Close the computer display and turn over the computer.

  1. Remove the base cover assembly as shown below.
    Note: Prepare a pry tool to release the hooks.

    Illustration showing how to remove the base cover

  2. Install the base cover assembly as shown below.
    Illustration showing how to install the base cover
If the computer does not start up after you reinstall the base cover assembly, disconnect the ac power adapter and then reconnect it to the computer.
Parent topic: Replace a CRU

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