We have to remove the backlight carefully as not to damage it, if you are replacing this component then you can simply pull it off.

The backlight consists of 3 layers, the very fragile backlight covering, a clear plastic layer and a very fragile keyboard layout template. We DO NOT want to damage these in any way if we are to use them again, so ultimate care is needed. They are stuck together but with plenty of care they can be separated.

Using a sharp small craft knife or similar, very carefully lift up the surrounding edge of the backlight by running the blade underneath where the adhesive is located, as we do not want to tear this extremely fragile component.

Some may suggest to use a heat gun but this will more than likely deform the backlight from the heat, rendering it useless.

Once we have a fair sized area lifted we can very gently pull away the backlight using extra care not to tear it. We can use the strength of the middle plastic sheet to assist in lifting it away. Once removed put it to the side as it will be used again in a later stage.

We can gently brush or wipe off any stains or debris that may have built up over time using a soft brush or cloth with some alcohol making the part nice and clean ready for re-installation.