Remove the keyboard

Follow the instructions to remove the keyboard.

Note:

You might be instructed to slide the keyboard frame forward or backward in some of the following steps. In this case, ensure that you do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame. Otherwise, the keyboard frame cannot be moved.

  1. Loosen the screws that secure the keyboard.
    Illustration showing how to remove the screws securing the keyboard

  2. Turn over the computer. Then, push the keyboard in the direction as shown by arrows to release the latches from the keyboard bezel.
    Illustration showing how to release the keyboard

  3. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward 1 and then turn over the keyboard 2.
     Illustration showing how to turn over the keyboard

  4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard.
    Illustration showing how to detach the connectors