Introduction
There are multiple issues that can arise with the keyboard, this guide will allow you to fix a number of them. Using this guide you can clean the keyboard or access some of the more complex components of the laptop.
What you need
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Slide the release latch while simultaneously pulling backwards on the battery.
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Unscrew the four screws (3mm Phillips #1) that hold the base cover in place.
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After removing the battery, remove the two screws (3mm Phillips #1) beneath it. These screws hold the Center Control Cover in place.
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Pry the Center Control Cover from the laptop. On the right there is a small divot, it is advised that you start removing the panel from here.
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Carefully lift the Center Control Cover away from the laptop.
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Slide the keyboard out and away from the laptop and lift it up to access the keyboard connector.
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Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the motherboard and remove the cable.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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