Removing middle cover

I need to remove the middle cover on my Acer TM 2702 laptop. I downloaded the manual but the procedure description is scant. The cover looks fragile and would break easily if not removed with care. No screws are involved and the cover hooks over the screen hinges with a press stud arrangement at each end. Any tips?

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If you are positive that there are not any screws holding it down then look for tiny plastic tabs holding in place. I usually use a very small flat head screw driver and find an area to safely insert the tip between the cover and the rest of the laptop and very gently and slowly separate the two. If you come across an area that just won't move then look for something that is securing it.
PATIENCE is the biggest key. I learned this the hard way on my own laptop, lol!

Good luck, n hope this helps!

Posted on Nov 28, 2007

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