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HP Compaq 6710b Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Keyboard removal is necessary to replace heat sink paste and ram.

What you need

  1. HP Compaq 6710b Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 HP Compaq 6710b Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 HP Compaq 6710b Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off computer before starting.

    • Flip to the backside of the laptop.

    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, unscrew the 5mm screw and take off the shown cover.

    • Using the same screwdriver, unscrew the 8mm screws.

    • The screws may not completely fall out of the laptop, just ensure they are unscrewed as far as they will go.

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  2. HP Compaq 6710b Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip over the laptop to the top side, and open the laptop.

    • Slide the locking tabs down using a blue plastic opening tool or your fingernail.

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    • Using the plastic prying tool, lift the keyboard gently towards you.

    • Don't take the keyboard completely off because it is still attached with a ribbon cable to the computer.

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  5. HP Compaq 6710b Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull up on both sides of the black locking tab of the connector.

    • The keyboard should now be free of the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

No parts required to *replace* the keyboard?

David - Reply

Did you really need to be told to get a keyboard part to do a keyboard replacement?

Thanks for the guide

Victor Izquierdo Quesada - Reply

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