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Use this guide to replace the keyboard in your MNT Pocket Reform laptop.
If your keyboard is not communicating with the system controller or laptop, or if some keys don't work, you may need to replace the keyboard. You can find specs to make your own motherboard on MNT's documentation page.
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If you've installed an operating system, follow the appropriate steps to safely shut down the laptop.
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If you've not yet installed an operating system, or the laptop is not responsive, you can shut it down with these steps:
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Turn on the OLED screen by pressing the Hyper key (diagonal arrow) and Enter at the same time.
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Use the arrow keys to select Power Off on the OLED screen.
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Press Enter to shut down the laptop.
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Disconnect all cables from the laptop.
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Use a small tool, like a SIM eject tool or a bent paperclip, to turn off the standby power switch by sliding the switch away from the headset jack.
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Place the laptop on your work surface so the bottom cover, with the regulatory info box, is facing up.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the bottom cover.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom cover.
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Use the suction handle to lift the bottom cover off of the laptop.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the batteries' sliding connectors from the charger board.
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Lift the batteries out of the frame.
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Place the bottom cover on the laptop.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the bottom cover with the six 4.8 mm‑long screws.
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Flip the laptop so the top cover with the MNT logo is facing up.
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Open the laptop so the screws securing the keyboard bezel are easily accessible.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the keyboard bezel.
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Insert a spudger or your finger into the gap between a hinge and the display bezel.
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Pry up the display bezel until you can grab it with your fingers.
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Lift and remove the keyboard bezel.
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If you removed the magnets, make sure they are installed so they attract the magnets under the display bezel.
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Make sure the side of the keyboard bezel with countersunk (conically shaped) screw wells is facing up.
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Remove the trackball from its housing and place it somewhere where it won't roll away.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 5.0 mm‑long screws securing the OLED screen.
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Lift the OLED screen and rotate it so you can access the ribbon cable underneath it.
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Use a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the locking flap of the OLED screen cable ZIF connector on the keyboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grip the pull tab on the ribbon cable and pull it out of the connector.
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Use a pair of angled tweezers to disconnect both sliding connectors along the top edge of the keyboard.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the keyboard.
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Lay the keyboard on your work surface so the back is facing up.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the trackball board.
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Use a spudger or your finger to lift up the locking flap of the trackball board ZIF connector on the keyboard
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grip the ribbon cable by the blue tab and remove it from the ZIF connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
