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Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

How to take out the Sony Vaio VGN-S260 keyboard

What you need

  1. Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip the laptop over so the Vaio logo is facing down.

    • Locate the battery at the top and Find the release and unlock slides on the battery.

    • Slide the unlock tab to the unlock position.

    • Slide the release tab in the direction of the arrow, i.e. towards the unlock tab.

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  2. Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • With the tabs still in the unlock position, slide the battery away from the main case.

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  4. Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer over so the Vaio logo is facedown.

    • Unscrew the 2 screws next to the battery.

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  5. Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the computer over again so the Vaio logo is face up.

    • Open the lid.

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  6. Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Press down on the outer gray shell around the keyboard.

    • Use the spudger to gently lift keyboard.

    • Do not pull up the keyboard too far as it is attached to a ribbon underneath.

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  7. Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up lever underneath the ribbon to detach the keyboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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