Remove the two plastic dummy cards from the laptop.

Unscrew the six PH00 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

Unscrew the two PH00 screws from the back of the laptop, located at the extreme left and right of the back panel.

Slide the bottom cover forward and lift it upwards to remove.

You may need to use a strong spudger to create a gap along the base edge - starting from the Ethernet port on the right toward the Kensington port on the left.