5.Remove the three Phillips 5.0×2.5 screws in the battery bay, the two Phillips 5.0×2.5 screws near the hard drive connector, and the nine Phillips 6.0×2.5 screws along the edges of the base enclosure.

NOTE: The four screws along the front edge also serve to secure the speakers inside the base enclosure.

6.Lift the rear edge of the top cover (1) until the top cover disengages from the base enclosure. Remove the top cover (2).

NOTE: The TouchPad is glued to the top cover and is included with the top cover spare part.

Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.

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