Lifting the keyboard cover too much may damage the internal cables of the laptop.

Lift the black plastic flap, using a plastic opening tool, of the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector that holds the keyboard cable in place.

Disconnect the keyboard cable by slowly pulling it from the system board.

Lift the black plastic flap that holds the battery cable in place using a plastic opening tool.

Remove the battery cable by slowly pulling the plastic connector towards you.

Remove carefully and set aside keyboard panel.