Keyboard

For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 43.

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 help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 127.

2Remove the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover (see "Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 132).

3Remove the two M2 x 2-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.

NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

4Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer.

NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.

Adding and Replacing Parts

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