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- Remove the eight 3 mm screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly using a T5 Torx screwdriver.
- With the computer face-down, open it at an angle.
- Using a spudger, pry the base cover from the palm-rest assembly, starting at the front left and right corners.
- Moving the base cover from left to right, release the clips securing the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
- Lift the base cover from the palm-rest assembly.