Bottom cover

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Read this first: Important safety information.
  1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

  2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

  3. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Computer cover.

  4. Replace the bottom cover.
    1. Remove the bottom cover.
      Figure 1. Removing the bottom cover
      Removing the bottom cover

    2. Install the bottom cover.
      Figure 2. Installing the bottom cover
      Installing the bottom cover

  5. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.