Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the touchpad.
NOTE: For the keyboard the latch is the "black" portion of the connector.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the touchpad.
NOTE: For the keyboard-backlight the latch is the "white" portion of the connector.
3. Remove the 22 screws (M2x2.2) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly.
5. Turn the keyboard bracket over.
6. Remove the 10 screws (M2x2.2) that secure the keyboard to the keyboard bracket.
7. Lift the keyboard off the keyboard bracket.
Installing the keyboard
CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the keyboard and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)