90 Adding and Replacing Parts
Keyboard
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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside
the computer.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75.
2
Open the display.
3
Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 89.
4
Remove the keyboard:
a
Remove the two 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.
b
Lift up the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
c
Pull up on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the
system board.
screws (2)
system board connector
keyboard
keyboard connector pull-tab
tabs (5)
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