5. Tilt the keyboard forward (1) onto the palm rest. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector
(2) to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then disconnect the keyboard cable (3) from
the system board.
6. Remove the keyboard.
Reverse this procedure to install the keyboard.
Top cover
NOTE: The top cover spare part kit includes the TouchPad support, TouchPad board and
TouchPad cable.
Description Spare part number
Ruby red top cover 697920-001
Sparkling black top cover 698488-001
IMPORTANT: Make special note of each screw and screw lock size and location during removal
and replacement.
Before removing the top cover, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 33).
5. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 37).
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