Remove the hinge covers.
If the hinge covers are tight, use a
plastic wedge or scribe to loosen them.
Remove the connector cover.
Start from the right side and gently pry
the connector cover from the computer.
CAUTION: When reinstalling the connector cover, be
sure the routing of the I/R
cable is correct. If the wires of the I/R
cable are not replaced correctly, with relation to the
tabs of the connector cover, future removal of the cover
may not be possible.
Remove the keyboard screws K1 and K2.
Lift up the keyboard from the palmrest.
Pull forward at the back of the keyboard
to release the edge of the keyboard from the palmrest
assembly.
CAUTION: In the next step, lift away the cable
only after the ZIF Connector
is opened. Pulling the cable from the connector damages
the conductive coating on the end of the cable.
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the ZIF connector.
Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or
scribe to release the ZIF connector securing the keyboard
cable.
