Once we have successfully ripped out the keyboard we will have to remove all the remains from the rivets from the casing. This is not as daunting as it seems, and can take just a few minutes to complete.

Using a flat edged tool such as a scraper, we lay the tool as flat as we can as not to cut into the casing itself and put it to the rivets and just punch them out. It is possible to get 2 or 3 out with each hit and sometimes more. You can also use a small pliers or cutter and do them 1 by 1 but this is very time consuming.

You will notice that when the rivets fly out they will leave a perfectly sized hole for all the tiny screws that we must use to firmly secure the keyboard to the case.

Double check that ALL of the rivets have been successfully removed. A good idea is to run your finger where all the rivets once were to check everything is nice and smooth and that the holes are clean and ready to house a screw.

f in the worst case scenario some of the rivets have remained and have not fully popped out of their hole or have been sheered off, we may need to use a tiny thin drill bit to drill a hole, but take care to go no deeper than 1mm, otherwise we may risk drilling right through to the other side of the case.

It is also a good time to get a cloth and give a good clean out of the key holes on the casing as they are prone to collect dirt or debris from sticky fingers in the past.