Pavilion G6 2090ca service door

I'm having trouble opening the service door on the bottom of my laptop. The single screw that seems to be holding it in is spring loaded and won't come off. I've loosened it as much as possible and the panel won't come off. I believe that there are tabs holding it in. Is there any way to tack this panel off? Also, please don't give me the link to the G6 maintenance manual as that doesn't apply to this model of laptop.
thanks

Hey,legtho.
They only option for you to access anything underneath the service door is to take the screw out. If you can't. You will need to take the notebook to best buy or some local repair shop for them to take it out.
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