
24 Removing and Replacing Parts
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4To release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly, use a small, flat-
blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scallop ed edge of
the blank key on the ke yboard.
NOTE: Removing the center control cover provides more room to free the
keyboard.
Keyboard
5Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support
in the bottom case assembly.
6Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer.
7Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palmrest.
keyboard
scalloped edge
of blank key
track stick
palmrest