Begin by opening the laptop display and folding back the LCD screen all the way open. It will be laying flat back from the keyboard.

The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Exercise care when removing the hinge cover.

Insert a plastic spudger into the notch of the raised areas of the hinge cover at the back of the computer. Pry upwards to loosen the hinge cover.

DO NOT lift the cover up on both sides simultaneously! Instead lift up on the right side notch and slide the cover to the right and then lift up. You should not have to force it.