Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement

Written By: Caroline Camp
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Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

5 - 6 minutes

Introduction

This is a guide to replace a malfunctioning keyboard. This guide will teach you how to unscrew your keyboard and remove the ribbon cable to allow you to replace the keyboard.

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    • Place the laptop with the screen facing you and grab the opening tool.

    • Insert it into the top corner of the keyboard and slide it to the right along the length of the keyboard.

    • You will feel the popping sensation as it slides along.

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    • Lit up the left side of the small plastic bar at the top of the keyboard.

    • Be careful when removing it, because you will need to apply a bit of force .

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    • Use a PH0 screwdriver to unscrew the 4 screws at the top of the keyboard.

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    • Lift up the keyboard and pull it toward the screen.

    • The keyboard will still be connected to the motherboard by a ribbon cable.

    "away from your body" might be redundant/confusing

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    • To remove the ribbon cable, push upward on the small tabs located on either side of the ribbon.

    The ribbon mentioned is attached to a ZIF connector, so need to guide through removal from ZIF

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    • Once the ribbon is released the keyboard can be removed .

Conclusion

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

Author

Caroline Camp

Member since: 30/01/17

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rename tool with a standard link for easier accessibility

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