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HP Pavilion DV2160BR Keyboard Replacement

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    • Start with the bottom of the laptop facing up.

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    • Locate the battery compartment at the rear of the device.

    • There is a slider button located under the left side of the battery compartment. It is indicated by a battery symbol. Move the slider to the left and lift the battery out.

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    • Unscrew the 5 screws along the top edge of the laptop’s back panel and inside the battery compartment.

    • The two screws inside the battery compartment are 5 mm Phillips #1.

    • The three screws outside the battery compartment are 9 mm Phillips #1.

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    • Remove the three 6 mm Phillips #1 screws that are marked by a keyboard symbol. These screws are holding in the keyboard itself.

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    • Flip the laptop over and open the lid.

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    • Using a blue plastic opening tool, remove the bezel by sliding the tool along the edges.

    • The bezel is held in place by plastic tabs, which you will hear snapping out of place as you slide the plastic opener tool.

    • You don't need to take the bezel all the way off the device, and shouldn't since it it connected to the laptop by two cables.

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    • Lift the keyboard from the device, starting from the top sides and pulling it away from the bottom end gently.

    • The keyboard is still connected by a cable, so do not pull it too quickly as it could become damaged.

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    • Remove the old keyboard by gently unplugging the ribbon cable

    • Prepare the new keyboard and connect it to the laptop via the ribbon cable

    • After reconnecting the ribbon cable, ensure it is securely fastened and the connector is properly locked.

    • Carefully reassemble the keyboard into its housing, making sure all tabs are aligned. Reattach the back panel and screws, then power on the laptop to test the new keyboard.

    • Confirm that all keys are functioning correctly and the keyboard is securely in place.

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

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