Introduction
Replacing the keyboard on your laptop may seem daunting at first, but it is actually a relatively simple component to remove and replace. With the use of a few tools and about fifteen minutes of work, you can have a new keyboard up and running for your laptop.
Tools
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Flip the laptop over. Keep the front end facing away from you, so the battery appears at the top.
 
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While holding the locking mechanism to the right, insert your finger into the tab and lift up.
 
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Remove the 4mm Phillips head screw in the middle of the laptop with a Phillips head #00 screwdriver.
 
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Remove the plastic casing above the keyboard with the plastic opening tool. Start at the edges of the plastic casing and move toward the middle.
 
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Remove the 4mm Phillips head screws at the top of the keyboard at both ends, using the Phillips head #00 screwdriver.
 
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Gently pull the ribbon toward the screen until it slides out of the connecting point.
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Remove keyboard.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.