130 Adding and Replacing Parts
When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover
snaps into place.
Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the
computer.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.
2
Open the display and remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page129.
3
Remove the keyboard:
a
Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful
when removing and handling the keyboard.
b
Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the keyboard connector.
c
To disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the
keyboard connector latch toward the front of the computer.
d
Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector on the system board.
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