Installing the keyboard-controller board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Using the alignment posts, place the keyboard-controller board into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-contoller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
4. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Next steps
1. Install the battery.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Power button
Removing the power button
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the rear cover.
5. Remove the solid-state drive.
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Removing and installing components