Removing or replacing the service door

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard drive.

If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the service door

Remove the service door to access the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and other components.

To remove the service door:

1.Remove the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 43).

2.With the service bay towards you, remove the three captive screws at the center of the unit and the two screws at the front of the unit (1). The two screws at the front of the unit have rubber covers which will need to be removed before the screws can be accessed. Then remove the two screws in the middle of the service cover (2).

3.Before progressing, you may need to remove the micro SD card enclosure. Then slide the service door toward the front of the computer (3) and lift (4) to remove the cover.

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