Introduction
When keyboards become worn or unresponsive, it's typically time to replace them. Replacing a keyboard can be especially difficult, as it's normally secured by many screws. This guide outlines all the steps needed to access the keyboard.
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Turn the laptop over to expose the bottom side.
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Locate the battery removal switch next to the battery compartment
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Slide the switch all the way to the left to release the battery. The battery should pop up.
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Lift the battery out.
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Remove the six 5 mm screws in the battery compartment using Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the 7mm keyboard screw located towards the center of the laptop with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Flip the laptop over and open the lid.
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Lift out the plastic panel containing the power button and flip it over.
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Locate the ribbon cable attached to the underside of the plastic panel.
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Using a spudger, unplug the ribbon cable by pushing the brown tab away from circuit board and sliding the ribbon out with your hand.
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Set the plastic panel aside.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 5mm screws holding the keyboard in place.
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Carefully lift the keyboard up (no more than a few cm) and slide it forward, towards the laptops monitor to reveal another larger ribbon cable.
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Use a spudger to push the black tab forward and slide it away from the white connector.
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Gently pull the ribbon cable from the connector housing.
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Remove the keyboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
One comment
Please I have a problem with my hp laptop the keyboard and there is noise on it, repair it automatic. thanks you