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Sony Vaio PCG-4121GL Keyboard Replacement

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    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #0 screws on the bottom of the computer that secure the plastic backing.

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    • Pull the bottom plate towards yourself until it unhinges fully.

    • Once the plate is free from the backing remove it completely.

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    • Look for the blue tab that is located to the bottom left of the battery.

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    • Pull the blue tab towards yourself until you hear a click.

    • Once the blue tab is released, pull up on the battery.

    • Once the battery can move freely, take it out completely.

    • It may be helpful to have a spudger to make it easier to release the blue tab.

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    • Remove seven 3mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the computer.

    • Remove eight 5mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Carefully remove the disk drive from its compartment.

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    • Remove the three 2mm Phillips #00 screws located on the top right edge.

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    • Gently pull apart the top and bottom plastic bodies.

    • Carefully lift up tabs to detach cable connectors.

    • Slowly detach bottom component to avoid tearing wires/connectors.

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    • Remove the tape strips along the edge of the keyboard.

    • Once the keyboard is disconnected, slowly poke out keys one-by-one.

    • When the keyboard is free to move, remove it completely.

    • The keyboard is held in place with glue, once it is removed it is likely that it will not go back in the same way.

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

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