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Power down the computer and remove the external battery.
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Using a small pick tool, dental pick, tweezers, small flat screwdriver, or similar probe, remove the two small rectangular rubber plugs located inside the battery compartment.
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Locate the two small oval depressions in the keyboard fascia, just below either Ctrl key.
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Using a flat screwdriver or narrow spudger in the depressions, slide the fascia up towards the hinges about 3mm (0.1 inches). The top edge slips beneath the bezel.
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This exposes five Phillips screw heads, located in the 3rd and 5th rows of the key area. Remove them.
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Using a flat screwdriver or small spudger, lift the keyboard up starting near the bottom edge.
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There are two ribbon cables; the wider is for the keyboard, and the other is for the touchpoint.
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Disconnect the ribbon cables by flipping up the plastic keeper holding each ribbon in place.
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Note their alignment and how deeply each ribbon was inserted in its connector. This knowledge will help you when reinserting the new ribbon cables.
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Remove the keyboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
