Base cover assembly

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Important safety information and print the following instructions.

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.

Disable the built-in battery. See Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
Close the computer display and turn over the computer.
Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly 1 and remove the base cover assembly as shown 2.
Install the new base cover assembly in place 1 and tighten the screws to secure the base cover assembly 2.
Turn over the computer. Connect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer.

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.