Adding and Replacing Parts 145
Replacing the Hinge Cover
1
Insert the left edge of the hinge cover.
2
Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
Keyboard
For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touchpad" on page 43.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 137.
2
Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 143).
3
Remove the four screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4
Slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer to disengage the
notch on the keyboard from the tab on the base of the computer.
5
Lift and remove the keyboard.
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