Toshiba Satellite L50-B Keyboard / Palm Rest Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Verify the replacement part

Visually check that the replacement keyboard is similar to the existing one.

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Battery removal

Unscrew the 2 upper screws using a PH1 Phillips screwdriver

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the lower case

Take out the 9 screws with a PH1 Phillips screwdriver.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Optical Drive

Take a look at the connector to the motherboard, then pull the disk drive straight out away from it to remove it.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the SD Card Reader

Disconnect the ribbon cable that connects the SD card reader to the motherboard.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the hard drive

Remove the plastic wedge that secures the hard drive in place.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the LED Status Board

Disconnect up the cable connecting the LED status board to the motherboard. It is a ZIF connector.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Ethernet / USB Board

Disconnect the cable connecting the Ethernet / USB card to the motherboard. It is a ZIF type connector.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the DC Power Cable

Disconnect the DC power cable from the motherboard. The connector is of type Bundled Cable Connectors.

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnect the WiFi Card

Remove the screw using a PH1 Phillips screwdriver.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the WiFi Card

Pull the card straight out away from the motherboard to remove it.

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnect the Webcam Connector

Unplug the webcam connector.

crwdns2936071:013crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnect the Trackpad

Unplug the ZIF connector on the trackpad securing the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

crwdns2936071:014crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnect 4 connectors

Disconnect the ZIF connector on the power button board.

crwdns2936071:015crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the CPU Fan and Heat Sink

Using a PH1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the CPU fan.

crwdns2936071:016crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnect the Speakers

Remove the 4 screws securing the speakers with a PH1 Phillips screwdriver.

crwdns2936071:017crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnecting the Motherboard

Using a PH1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the motherboard to the chassis.

crwdns2936071:018crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Motherboard

Remove the motherboard, taking care with the speaker cables, the various cables, and any fasteners bordering the sides of the motherboard.

crwdns2936071:019crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Speakers

Remove the speakers, taking care with the cable retainers, and any Scotch tape securing the cables to the chassis.

crwdns2936071:020crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Display Hinges

Unscrew the two screws on each hinge using a PH1 Phillips screwdriver.

crwdns2936071:021crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Trackpad

Use a hair dryer, heat gun or iOpener to soften the adhesive that attaches the Trackpad to the upper case.