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Replacing the keyboard

15Slide the black keyboard connector clip to the front of the notebook and remove the cables. Be careful not to touch or damage any other components.

Keyboard connector clip

Installing the keyboard

Important

The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.

To install the keyboard:

1Place the new keyboard keys-downon your notebook with the space bar away from you.

2Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is fully moved toward the front of the notebook, insert the cable into the connector, then slide the black clip to lock the connector in place.

3Rotate the keyboard toward the LCD panel until the keyboard is almost face-up.

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