Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 7. Replacing hardware
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Replacing the keyboard
To replace the keyboard:
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices
and the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Refer to “Locating connectors
on the rear of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the front of
the computer”.
Note
Your keyboard might be connected to the standard keyboard
connector at the rear of the computer or to a USB connector at
either the front or rear of the computer.
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer and connect
the new keyboard cable to the same connector.
5. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.
Replacing the mouse
To replace the mouse:
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices
and the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Locate the connector for the mouse. Refer to “Locating connectors on the front
of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer”.