Flip the laptop right-side up, open the screen, and use your plastic pry tool to unclip the seam running along the outer edge of the laptop chassis.
: If a casing seam isn't snapping shut easily, a wire or cable is likely pinched inside. Open it back up and reroute the wires cleanly.
The ProBook 450 G0 is not held together by clips alone; it relies heavily on screws. Before starting, ensure you have the following:
Socketed Intel Core 3rd or 4th Generation processors (depending on motherboard revision), allowing for potential processor upgrades. Wireless: Removable Half-Mini PCIe Wi-Fi card. Required Tools and Preparation
Apply a small, pea-sized drop of fresh high-quality thermal paste to the center of the clean processor die before re-mounting the heatsink. Reassembly Tips