HP Pavilion g7-1368dx Keyboard Replacement

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HP Pavilion g7-1368dx Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

25 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to replace the keyboard of your HP Pavilion g7-1368dx. this process takes roughly 25 minutes. The tools that you will need to preform this replacement are a Philips #1 Screwdriver, and the plastic iFixit opening tool.

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    • Turn the device over so that the lower case is facing up.

    • Slide the battery release latch. The battery will pop up.

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    • Lift and remove the battery from its compartment.

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    • Loosen the two Phillips #1 screws that connect the service panel to the device.

    • These are captive screws and cannot be fully removed. They will remain attached to the service panel.

    • Slide the service panel down and pull it up to remove.

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    • Remove the one 7 mm Phillips #1 screw securing the keyboard to the device.

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    • Flip over the device and open the screen.

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    • Flip the keyboard over and locate the black ribbon cable that attaches the keyboard to the device.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, flip up the white tab on the zero insertion force connector.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable by sliding it out of the ZIF connector.

    • Remove the keyboard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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