HP Pavilion DV6 Series

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Keyboard Removal Guide
HP Pavilion DV6 Series Notebook
Removal may vary slightly from model to model
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Removing the keyboard from the HP Pavilion DV6 series notebook requires several steps. The only tool needed will
be a small Phillips screwdriver.
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HP Pavilion DV6 Series Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
RAM	Up to 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Display	15.6-inch HD or Full HD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics or AMD Radeon
Operating System	Windows 7
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Wireless	802.11b/g/n WLAN
Audio	Beats Audio
Webcam	HP Webcam
Ports	USB, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, Headphone/Mic
Battery	6-cell Lithium-Ion battery or 9-cell Lithium-Ion battery
Dimensions	37.8 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W) x 3.08 cm (min H) / 3.60 cm (max H)

Summary

HP Pavilion DV6 Keyboard Removal Guide

Remove Battery

Remove the laptop battery as the initial step before proceeding with keyboard removal.

Remove Bottom Case Screws

Identify and remove the five screws located on the bottom of the case that hold the keyboard cover.

Remove Keyboard Retaining Screws

Locate and remove the four additional screws that secure the keyboard itself.

Pry Up Keyboard Cover

Carefully pry up the keyboard cover, which is secured by plastic tabs after screw removal.

Expose Keyboard Screws

Lift the keyboard cover to reveal and remove the three screws holding the keyboard in place.

Access Keyboard Cable Connector

Flip the keyboard over to gain access to the keyboard cable's connector.

Disconnect Keyboard Cable

Carefully lift the black plastic tab on the connector to unlock and remove the keyboard cable.

Keyboard Reinstallation

Reverse the steps to install a new keyboard, ensuring proper cable connection and reassembly.