Introduction
This guide will teach you to remove the back case.
This should be done before most repairs of the 5502.
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Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
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Shut down your computer. Click Start > Shut down.
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Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
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In the back there are 9 screws.
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(captive) M2x7.5
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M2x4
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Unscrew these and store in a safe place. (eg: nescafe cup, container )
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Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover starting from the recess at the display hinge and work your way around the sides to remove the base cover.
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The sticker and the cable connector(below the sticker)
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Peel the tape and disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
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Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the computer and drain the flea power.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
If you were following another article and was said to follow this guide, now you can go and follow it/continue in the step you stopped!
