Keyboard

(HP Authorized Service Providers Only)

Required Equipment

Appropriate ESD station

Torx #6 screwdriver

Two small flat tip screwdrivers (or similar prying devices)

Probe

Removal Procedure

1.Follow the Display Removal Procedure to separate the Display and Top Case from the Bottom Case.

2.Once the Display is removed, the Keyboard must now be separated from the Top Case. Hold the Top Case and Keyboard Assembly exactly as shown in the below illustration.

Top Case and Keyboard Assembly (upside down)

Keyboard

 

(upside down)

Backside of the

 

 

Top Case icon

 

panel.

Figure - Keyboard Removal Hand Placement

3.Apply even upward pressure with the fingers of the left hand. At the same time use the tip of the thumb of the right hand to twist the backside of the Top Case icon panel inward and toward the keyboard. There will be a slight bending in the plastic of the Top Case. This is normal and will not damage the assembly.

Replacement Procedure

1.To replace the Keyboard, snap it into the Top Case. Ensure the entire perimeter of the Keyboard is securely snapped into place.

2.Follow the Display Replacement Procedure to replace the Display and remaining components.

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