Field Service 6-9
6.5.4 Removing/Replacing the Keyboard AssemblyThe procedure for removing and replacing the keyboard assembly is as follows:
1. Turn off the computer; disconnect the AC power adapter (if it is attached),
and remove the battery pack as described in Paragraph 6.5.1.
2. Press the Cover Release Latch and open the notebook to a full 180 degree
position as shown in Figure 6-6.
3. Slide each of the two display hinge covers out and pull upward to remove
from the notebook.
Figure 6-6 Removing the Display Hinge Covers
4. Pull up on the keyboard as shown in Figure 6-7 and disconnect the Touchpad
cable connector J0104.
Slide hinge cover
out and then pull up
Slide hinge cover
out and then pull up
Open Notebook
to 180 degree position