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Use this guide to remove and install a new keyboard as a whole.
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Close the laptop and turn it over so that the underside is up and the silver battery bay is facing towards you.
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The battery locking latch is on the bottom right corner; slide it inward to unlock the battery.
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Slide the battery release latch inwards.
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Pull the battery towards you to remove it.
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Slide the service access cover release lever to the right.
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While holding the lever to the right, lift up the laptop's bottom cover gently and remove the cover.
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Orient the computer as shown in the picture.
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Using a 00 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew and remove the three 2.0 X 5.0 screws that connect the keyboard to the computer.
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Flip the computer over so that the front is facing you.
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Open the computer screen as far as possible. It should be able to lay flat on whatever surface you are working on.
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Pry along the rear edge of the keyboard away from the PC with the plastic opening tool.
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Once enough of an opening has been established, gently grasp the edge and pull the keyboard towards you.
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Use your fingernail to flip up the black retaining flap attached to the keyboard ZIF connector.
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Pull the keyboard cable out of its socket to disconnect it.
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Remove the keyboard by lifting it away from the computer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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