HP Envy M6-1205DX Palm Rest Replacement

Introduction

If your HP Envy M6-1205dx laptop has a broken front panel or poor functioning keys on the keyboard, it may be time to replace your palm rest or keyboard. This is a guide for replacing the palm rest or the keyboard on the HP Envy m6-1205dx laptop.

Before beginning the repair make sure that the software is not disabling some keys. Make sure that the laptop is powered down before proceeding with this guide.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Lay the device face down to begin.

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Step 2

Slide the release mechanism to the left to release the battery.

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Step 3

Remove the battery.

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Step 4 Back Panel

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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the 8.6 mm screw.

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Step 5

Slide the center panel down to remove it.

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Step 6 Palm Rest

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Set the computer facing upwards again.
Using the plastic opening tool gently pry the keyboard up.

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Step 7

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Flip the white tab on the large ribbon cable upward. Gently pull the large ribbon cable out to remove it.
Gently pull the small ribbon cable out to remove it.

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