Gigabyte Aero 15x Disassembly

Introduction

This is a guide for removing the back cover on the Gigabyte Aero 15x for upgrades or for maintenance.

To start shut down your computer

Using a Torx T6, remove the 13 screws. Remember their exact spot because 3 of them have different lengths. (marked on picture 2)
There are 3 screws are hidden by a black stickers. Simply push down on the screwdriver to catch the indentation of the screw.

Using plastic tools, you can start unclipping the back from the body. Insert one opening tool and insert a second. Slide the tools around to pop off the bottom of the laptop.
Do not insert your tool too deeply, to avoid snagging a clip.
Do not unclip the back face fully; only the front and the two sides. You can nevertheless detach the 4 corners.
Photo 3 shows the location of the clips to dislocate in green. In red, these are the "hinges" of the hood (see next step)

Before removing the hood, remember that it is held by 2 aluminum rails at the back (hinge side).
Remove the cover starting at the front two corners. Lift up at those corners.
Do not force if you encounter a hard spot, the metal could bend. You can use leverage with a small tool if necescery.