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If your keyboard module is malfunctioning, you'll need to replace it. You’ll need a PH0 screwdriver and a rigid pry tool. The process itself is easy, just pay special attention when gently opening the ZIF connector.
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Flip the laptop over, so that the "top" of the laptop is against your working surface.
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Orient the laptop so that the silver label is in the bottom-left corner, with the battery facing you.
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On the right side of the battery, move the tab marked 1 to the right, unlocking the battery.
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On the left side of the battery, hold the tab marked 2 to the left while pulling the battery towards you.
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Open the laptop with the screen facing you, as if to use it.
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Starting at the right, pry up part of the plastic bar by using a spudger between the F12 and Insert key.
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Pull up on the rest of the plastic bar to remove it.
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Remove the four 2.5mm M2 screws above the keyboard using a PH0 screwdriver.
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Once screws are removed, lift the keyboard closest to the screen and gently flip it over.
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Using the spudger, lift up the white ZIF connector to unlatch the ribbon cable, and gently remove the cable.
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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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