Keyboard

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions.

For access, do the following:
  1. Disable the built-in battery. See Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery.

  2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.

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.
  1. Turn the computer over. Then, loosen the screws that secure the keyboard.
    Illustration showing how to remove the keyboard

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

  3. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward as shown by arrow 1 and then turn the keyboard 2 over.
    Illustration showing how to remove the keyboard

  4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard.
    Illustration showing how to 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.
  1. Attach the connectors and then turn the keyboard over.
    Illustration showing how to install the keyboard

  2. 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.
    Illustration showing how to install the keyboard

  3. Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame.
    Illustration showing how to install the keyboard

  4. Turn the computer over. Then, tighten the screws to secure the keyboard.
    Illustration showing how to install the keyboard

  5. Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS:
    1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See Enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

    2. Click Config > Keyboard/Mouse > Keyboard Layout, and then select your keyboard language.