Hello, i have the same problem , i only used it 9 months , battery swollen ,touchpad and keyboard lifted . Could you tell me how to open the back cover , i try but it s not opening , are there any hidden screws or a trick . I don´t want to force it ,it could break. Thank you .
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, especially with swollen battery helping from inside 🙂
Mine is already working with new battery. Use exactly same looking battery, those bigger (I mentioned them earlier) don`t fit.
Good Luck