There is no special trick. Remove all screws (including ssd cover), remember to remove sd card!

All the screws are same, except two near hinges (they are little longer, don`t mix them).

when you remove all screws use something flat to pry open back cover(I used old credit card) – start from the side of power/volume buttons.

It should open,…[Read more]

Hi,

You`re not alone 🙂

I have same problem. Battery expanded pushing keyboard up so laptop can`t be closed.

I removed battery and it`s working on power adapter just fine. One problem with that solution – without weight in bottom half it tilts and swings without hands on the keyboard.

I suspect battery puffed cause mine (like yours) is…[Read more]