Keyboard
NOTE: The keyboard spare part kit includes a keyboard cable.
For use in country/region Spare part number
Keyboard in natural silver finish with backlight (includes keyboard cable and backlight cable):
For use in Canada 760743-DB1 For use in Taiwan 760743-AB1
For use in Japan 760743-291 For use in Thailand 760743-281
For use in Latin America 760743-161 For use in the United States 760743-001
For use in South Korea 760743-AD1
Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 34), and then remove the following components:
a. Service cover (see
WLAN module on page 35)
b. Hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 38)
c. Base enclosure (see
Base enclosure on page 45)
d. System board (see
System board on page 56)
e. Connector board (see
Connector board on page 64)
f. Subwoofer (see
Subwoofer on page 66)
g. Rear speaker (see
Speakers on page 68)
h. Power button board (see
Power button board on page 72)
Remove the keyboard:
1. Remove the seven Phillips PM2.0×2.9 screws (1) that secure the keyboard shield to the computer.
2. Release the ground loop tape (2).
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