4  Replacement Procedures 
Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 
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4.9 Keyboard 
Removing the Keyboard 
Before removing the keyboard, remove the battery and any optional devices. Follow the steps 
below to remove the keyboard: 
1.  Open the display panel. 
2.  Insert a thin tool such as a flat screwdriver into the gap between the strip cover and 
keyboard to lever the strip cover up. 
 
Figure 4-20  Removing the strip cover 
NOTE:  The display panel must be fully open in order to remove the strip cover.  
3.  Remove the strip cover. 
 
Figure 4-21  Removing the strip cover