Fujitsu LifeBook N3510 Metal Motherboard Cover Replacement

Locate the two clips on the bottom of the computer that support the battery.

Using your fingers, push the clips inward and then upward.

Lift the battery out of the computer.

Use a spudger to lift the back of the hinge cover on the left and right sides of the computer.

Lay the computer flat on a stable surface with the monitor pointing away from you.

Use a spudger to partially lift the hinge cover.

Lift the hinge cover enough to expose the ribbon cable.

Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard and remove the hinge cover from the computer.

Lift the keyboard enough to expose the ribbon cable.

Use a spudger to release the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

After the ribbon has been detached, carefully remove the keyboard.

Remove the following screws, all labeled "3."

Two 8.63mm screws.

One 7.65mm screw.

One 5.74mm screw.

Remove the following screw, labeled "15."

One 17.81mm screw.

Lift the cover with fingers and remove.