Service Manual

Steps

1. Remove the two (M2x1.9) screws that secure the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board.

2. Disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.

3. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-controller board.

4. Remove the 14 (M1.2x2.1) screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the keyboard.

5. Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.

6. Remove the 39 (M1.2x1.6) screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.

7. Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.

Installing the keyboard

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the keyboard and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.