Toshiba Satellite A210 Keyboard Replacement

Written By: Youlen
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Toshiba Satellite A210 Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

In this guide you will learn how to remove a keyboard safely. Before you begin this guide you should have all required materials and tools necessary to properly remove the keyboard.

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    • Unplug the AC adapter and all other auxiliary components from the laptop.

    • Slide the battery lock tab away from the center of the laptop to unlock the battery.

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    • Slide the battery release tab away from the center of the laptop and hold it.

    • Lifting from the small notch between the two tabs, pull the battery out of the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the 4 highlighted screws with a PH1 screwdriver.

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    • Orient the laptop so that the screen is open and facing you.

    • Slide the plastic opening tool underneath the top edge of the black plastic insert.

    • Pull it off and set aside.

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    • Remove the 2 PH1 screws.

    • Lift the keyboard from the top being carful not to remove it fully. There is still a ribbon cable that connects the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable and remove the keyboard from the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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One comment

very useful. THANKS

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