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Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875 Keyboard Replacement

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    • Close the laptop lid and flip the laptop over.

    • Switch the lock button on the left to the unlock position. (The unlock position is to the left side.)

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    • Push the release button to the right.

    • Hold the release button to the right and lift the battery out of its housing.

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    • Open the laptop so the keyboard is facing you.

    • Using your fingers, remove the thin plastic cover above the keyboard.

    • Potential for device damage: Do not apply too much force when removing the cover piece as it can break.

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    • Remove the two 4.8 mm screws from underneath the plastic cover piece using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Starting at the top, gently raise the keyboard enough to remove it from the socket.

    • Potential for device damage: DO NOT pull out the keyboard after it's out of its socket. The keyboard is connected to the hard drive through a data cable and removing forcefully could damage the cable and laptop.

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    • Locate the data cable that is connected to the motherboard.

    • Pull the white ZIF connector towards the screen to remove it.

    • Pull the black ribbon cable away from the screen.

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    • With the black ribbon cable now disconnected, remove the keyboard from its housing.

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Congratulations, you have removed the laptops original keyboard and can now replace it with a new one.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order with the new keyboard.

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