Compaq 5000 Series Assemble & Disassembling

12. Tilt the computer back on its display panel so that the area where the drives go is
facing you once again.
Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, pry up the keyboard at the front of the computer. It
is held by simple "snaps" at four places. Look up into the keyboard area and you'll see
each one. Simply pry them loose. The keyboard should then snap free. Don't try to pull it
out. You still need to disconnect the cables.
13. To disconnect the cables from the keyboard and pointing device, set the computer
down flat. Locate the cables inside your system as marked below. Pull them out, making
sure to do so evenly. Don't pull either one at an angle--you could damage the ribbon cable
or break a wire.
14. The keyboard is now free. Lift it up from the display panel and work your way back to
the drive area. Before removing the keyboard, make a note as to how the cables leading to

Compaq 5000 Series Specifications

General

Memory Type	SDRAM
Optical Drive	CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Audio	Integrated
Operating System	Windows 98
Ports	USB, Serial, Parallel, PS/2
Expansion Slots	PCI