Steps
1. Open the display assembly to a 90-degree angle and place the computer on the edge of a flat surface. Ensure to maintain
the angle throughout the removal process to minimize the risk of damaging the thin display panel when applying torque to
install and remove screws from the computer.
2. Remove the 17 screws (M1.4x1.2) that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Remove the seven screws (M1.6x2) that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Lift the latch of the keyboard-backlight connector and use the pull tab of the cable to disconnect the keyboard-backlight
cable from the connector on the keyboard-control daughterboard.
5. Lift the latch of the keyboard connector and use the pull tab of the cable to disconnect the keyboard cable from the from
the connector on the keyboard-control daughterboard.
6. Unthread the keyboard-backlight cable and the keyboard cable through the openings of the palm-rest assembly.
7. Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly until the tabs of the keyboard are out from the openings on the palm-rest
assembly.
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.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
77
To Next Page
Loading...
