Keyboard
Description Spare part number
Keyboard (includes cable)
NOTE: For a detailed list of available keyboards, see
Sequential part number listing on page 19.
755896-001
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 bottom cover (see
Bottom cover on page 28).
5. Remove the hard drive (see
Hard drive on page 36).
6. Remove the fan (see
Fan on page 45).
7. Remove the heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 46).
8. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 49).
9. Remove the system board (see
System board on page 60).
Remove the keyboard:
1. Remove the 16 Phillips PM2.0×3.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover.
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