Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions.
For access, do the following:
Disable the built-in battery. See Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
Remove the base cover assembly. See Base cover assembly.
Removal procedure
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.
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Remove the screw that secures the keyboard.
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Push the keyboard in the direction as shown by arrows to release the latches from the keyboard bezel.
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Pivot the keyboard slightly upward 1 and then turn over the keyboard 2.
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Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard.
Installation procedure
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.
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Attach the connectors and then turn over the keyboard.
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Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown. Ensure that the top edge of the keyboard (the edge that is close to the display) is under the keyboard bezel.
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Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame.
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Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard.
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Tighten the screws to secure the base cover assembly.
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Connect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer.