Installing Sony Vaio PCG-F420 Keyboard

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If your keys are sticking, unresponsive or otherwise broken, you may need to replace your keyboard.

Make sure your problem is hardware related by following our troubleshooting guide.

When buying a new keyboard, make sure it is compatible with your PCG-F420.

CAUTION: Static electricity in your body can ruin you computer. Use an anti-static wristband.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • The battery is located on the left side of the laptop. To the right of the floppy disk drive.

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  • Pull the plastic cover down (indicated by the arrow) and then swing it upwards to reveal the battery compartment.

  • The battery can now be removed by pulling it.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Keyboard  ¶ 

  • Use your Philips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the small screw to the left the audio/visual jacks on the left side of the laptop.

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  • This will unlock the cover between the keyboard and screen. Gently slide it to the right and lift up, but not completely off because there are still wires attached to it.

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  • Lift up the cover and lean it against the display so it is out of the way for the rest of the process.

  • Remove the small screw above the F6 key on the keyboard. Pull up slowly to remove the keyboard.

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  • Locate a green ribbon cable which attaches the keyboard to the motherboard.

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  • To unplug the ribbon cable, use your fingers and a pair of tweezers to lift up the white bar near the connection to the motherboard. It only needs to be lifted up slightly to unlock the ribbon cable.

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  • Now, you can pull on the ribbon cable and it will detach from the motherboard.

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Add Note Edit Step 9  ¶ 

  • Your keyboard is now free. You can either clean it, make repairs, or install a new keyboard.

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