Disabling the Intel Management Engine
"the Panasonic CF-AX3 is refreshingly straightforward in this regard — after removing the main battery and removing 19 small screws on the bottom-side, the rear panel of the laptop lifts off easily. "Sarcasm?  I cursed our hardware designer for making me remove half as many screws.  I mean, my motorcycles' gas tank is secured by a single bolt and you'd think that would be more important to keep in place ...