Adding and Replacing Parts 113
4
Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.
5
To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into the hinge cover slot, and 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).
To remove the keyboard:
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107.
2
Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112).
3
Remove the three 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.
4
Rotate the keyboard forward and lay it on the palm rest to allow access to the keyboard connector on
the system board.
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