I previously had a problem where the laptop would not boot into any operating system, and the troubleshooting suggestions I tried did not solve it. I'm now considering opening the laptop to perform a CMOS or BIOS reset. I removed all the visible screws except the one marked for the keyboard, but I can't work out how to separate the bottom cover from the chassis. The laptop is a Medion Erazer Deputy P60. What is the safest way to open it without damaging the clips or components?
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Before opening it, check the manufacturer’s service documentation or a teardown guide for the exact Deputy P60 revision. The keyboard-marked screw may be related to keyboard removal rather than the bottom panel. Also, resetting BIOS settings from the firmware menu is different from clearing the CMOS, and the latter may require access to an internal battery or reset connector.
After removing the screws, the bottom cover is probably still held in place by plastic clips. Use a thin plastic prying tool, such as a guitar pick or plastic opening tool, and carefully work around the seam. A plastic ruler might work if it is thin and flexible, but avoid metal tools and don’t force any section that refuses to move.
I don’t have a guitar pick, so I was wondering whether a plastic ruler would be safe to use.
Once the cover starts to separate, continue gently around the edges rather than pulling it straight up. The most important precaution is to disconnect the internal battery as soon as the cover is off, before touching other components or attempting a CMOS reset. Take a photo of the connectors first so everything can be reassembled correctly.
I already tried resetting the UEFI settings, but the boot problem continued. I’m looking into the internal reset option now.