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Project title: How to Replace a Keyboard on an HP Pavilion Series Laptop
Included:
- Checkpoint photo set (PDF, steps 1–8): 4 completed, hands-on photos (my HP Pavilion and my hand in frame) and labeled placeholders for the final four shots I’ll add after approval.
📄 iFixit_Checkpoint_Photo_Set_Nancy_Forvilus-Corvil.pdf - (Optional supporting docs for your records)
• 📄 Fast Fix Project Proposal
• 📄 Full iFixit Project – HP Pavilion Keyboard
What the attached photos show (Steps 1–4 completed):
- Powering down and unplugging the HP Pavilion
- Flipping the laptop to access the bottom panel/battery area
- Identifying bottom-panel screws and battery latch
- Setting up the work area and parts tray
I plan to add the remaining shots (panel off, ribbon-cable unlock/lock, and final key test) immediately after checkpoint approval. Please let me know if these meet the EDU requirements or if you’d like any adjustments before I proceed.
Thank you for your time!
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Remove all external devices from the computer.
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Remove the charging cord from the computer.
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Turn off the computer by holding the power button.
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To remove the battery, slide the left slider on the back to the unlocked position.
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Push the right slider inwards.
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Remove the battery out by pulling straight out and to the right.
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Locate the CD Compartment panel and gently slide it out.
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Remove the back of the laptop by unscrewing the screws shown.
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Also remove the other 5 Phillips screws lining the back cover.
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Using the prying tool, wedge it underneath the back of the laptop and do the same all around until the back comes off.
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Dont forget to unscrew 2 screws under 2 plastic tabs (one on each hing). The lid will not come off without them being removed!
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Locate the CD Compartment as shown and gently slide it out.
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Locate the Fan as shown.
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Pull out the black cable, with four wires attached from its port.
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Pull out the white cable wire from its port.
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Unscrew the two black Phillips screws holding in the fan.
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Remove fan.
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Unscrew the two screws holding in the fan.
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Remove the TEN 3mm screws.
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Remove the ONE 9mm screw.
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Locate the four ribbon clips.
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Lift the grey part of the ribbon clips.
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Pull the ribbon cable out and repeat this step for all four ribbon cables.
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Also use a spudger and release the TWO cables attaching the hard drive to the motherboard. Another ribbon cable is located where the fan was sitting.
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Pull out the white cable (contains red and white cable attached to a black support) with wires from its port.
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Lift up the cable port and place it to the side but do not remove completely from the laptop.
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Remove the single Phillips screw securing it first.
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Remove the VENDOR component.
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Unscrew the single Phillips screw holding it to the frame first.
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Using a plastic prying tools, remove the grey metal plate.
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It will not come off easy, but do not force it off.
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Locate the damaged keyboard and lift up with the prying tool to remove.
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To put everything back together and use your laptop with the new keyboard, follow the steps in REVERSE..
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ENJOY :)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Did you have to use soldering iron to melt the plastic rivets when putting back the keyboard?
Cheers.
I have done these before and yes, using a soldering iron to melt the plastic rivets is a good method.
Helpful. Too good!
