What to do next:
•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
•To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 71.
Replacing the keyboard
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Important safety information” on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard.
•If you are using a wired keyboard, do the following:
1.Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer.
2.Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer. Your keyboard might be connected to a PS/2 keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where to connect your keyboard, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 10 or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 13.
Figure 42. Keyboard connectors
•If you are using a wireless keyboard, do the following:
1.Take away your failing wireless keyboard.
2.Remove the new wireless keyboard from the package.
