5. Use a non-marking tool to disengage the bottom cover from the computer. Work around the seams on
all sides of the computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the cover, do not pry the cover near the optical drive bay.
Reverse this procedure to install the bottom cover.
Remove Display
NOTE: The display panel can be removed once the bottom cover is removed. See the Display assembly,
touch on page 62 or the Display assembly, non-touch on page 57 sections for disassembling the non
touch screen and the touch screen display.
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