How do I loosen the screw on the T420i hard drive cover?

Hello, I'm trying to upgrade to a larger HDD on my T420i, but I can't seem to loosen the screw on the hard drive cover. What size/type of screwdriver should I use? Thanks!
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Refer the hardware maintenance manual to understand the installation and disassembly of hardware peripherals.
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