Introduction
This is a moderately difficult process. There aren't many steps, but make sure you follow the first steps closely to insert the card correctly.
What you need
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Place the laptop face down in front of you.
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Locate the battery lock switches on the left and right top corners of the bottom of the device indicated by the red circles.
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Pinch the switches and slide toward the edges of the computer to unlock.
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Open the laptop so that the screen and keyboard are facing you.
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Identify the 5 tabs above the function keys in the crevice that attaches the keyboard to the main frame.
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Tool used on this step:Plastic Cards$2.99
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Begin to slide the plastic card under the top edge of the keyboard. You will hear popping sounds and the keyboard will eventually be released.
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Carefully pry the keyboard from the main frame, starting at the top section.
I cannot get this keyboard out! What’s the trick?
Using a credit card in one of the notches worked for me. With the tab pushed back far enough, there is enough of a gap where you can work the corner of the card in. It doesn’t go in much, but you should be able to slowly slide the card back and forth. As you do, you’ll start to hear the pops as mentioned in the guide. This was the hardest part of the process for me. If you’re still having problems, I’d suggest trying something slightly softer than whatever tool you are using. You want some flexibility that it can work itself into a small spot, but solid enough to slide through that small spot.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.