Introduction
This guide demonstrates how to take out the keyboard from your laptop and replace it with a new one.
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Make sure the laptop is powered OFF. Gently turn the laptop over and place it on a flat surface.
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Locate the battery EJECT latch.
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Grab the laptop firmly on the side and using your thumb, press the eject latch towards the OUTER edge of the device.
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The battery will be lifted out of the laptop slightly as you press the latch over as far as it will go.
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Pull the battery up and towards you to remove it from the laptop chassis.
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Once the battery is out, you will be able to check the battery label for the replacement part number.
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Use a Phillip's #00 screwdriver to remove all of the circled screws. Apply moderate pressure to each screw to avoid stripping it.
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The three screws circled in red are 9mm Phillip's #00 screws.
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The three screws circle in orange are 5mm Phillip's #00 screws.
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The three screws circled in yellow are 6mm Phillip's #00 screws.
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Insert the rubber spudger gently below the edge of the keyboard.
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Lift the keyboard vertically to detach it from the top assembly.
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Flip the keyboard over. It may be easiest to hold it up in order to detach its wire assembly.
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Use your plastic spudger to unlock the two white sliding connectors located on the left and right side of the device by gently pushing them out.
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With the white sliding connectors unlocked, gently grab the connector power cable and pull it out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
