Replacing the keyboard
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard.
1.Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3.Locate the keyboard connector.
Note: Your keyboard might be connected to a standard keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2. Depending on where your keyboard is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 5.
Figure 30. Keyboard connectors
4.Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer.
5.Connect the new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer.
6.Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 31.
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