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. Loosen the screws that secure the keyboard.
    • For T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3:


      Illustration showing how to remove the screws securing the keyboard

    • For T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1


      Illustration showing how to remove the screws securing the keyboard

  2. 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

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 over the keyboard.
    Illustration showing how to attach the connectors and turn over 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 insert 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 pull the keyboard back to normal position

  4. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard.
    • For T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3


      Illustration showing how to install the screws

    • For T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1


      Illustration showing how to install the screws

  5. Connect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer.