Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard.
NOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable.
Lift the top of the keyboard and move it slightly towards the back of the
computer to access the keyboard cable connector.
Rotate the retaining bracket upward to release the keyboard cable
connector.
NOTE: Ensure that you pull on the keyboard cable connector, not the keyboard cable itself.
Slide the keyboard cable connector out of the keyboard connector on the
system board.
1
M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
2
keyboard
3
tabs (4)
4
palm rest
5
keyboard cable
6
keyboard cable connector
7
system board
Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard.
Slide the keyboard cable connector into the keyboard connector on the
system board.
Rotate the retaining bracket downward to secure the keyboard cable
connector.
Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front-
inside edge of the palm rest.
Press on the upper right edge of the keyboard to snap the keyboard into
place.
Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
