HP G62-234DX Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If your HP G62-234DX laptop's keyboard is not working, use this guide to replace the keyboard.

The keyboard on a laptop is a user input interface, meaning it allows the user to input information and functions and interact with the laptop. When one key or several do not work, it can be difficult or impossible to use the device. Keys have a limited number of keystrokes and may need to be replaced during the lifetime of your laptop.

Before you begin, turn off the laptop and unplug from the charger.

What you need

Step 1 Wi-Fi Card

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Make sure the computer is turned off and disconnected from a charger.
Place your laptop on a clean, flat surface with the bottom facing up.
Slide the battery lock to the left.
Slide the battery out from the laptop while holding the lock to the left.
Remove the battery.

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Step 2

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 6.0 mm screws.
The screws that are attached to the panel do not need to be removed completely.
Remove the back panel to access the Wi-Fi card.

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Step 3

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Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or tweezers under the wire until it's snug against the connector, and pry straight up from the board to disconnect the coaxial cables from the Wi-Fi card.

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Step 4

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 3.0 mm screw from the Wi-Fi card.
When the screw is removed the card will pop up at a 45-degree angle.

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Step 5

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Remove the Wi-Fi card by sliding it out from the socket.

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Step 6 Keyboard

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Release the tabs on each side of the chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM chip.
These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to "pop" up.
Slide the RAM card out of the slot to remove it.

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Step 7

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove three 6.5 mm screws.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove three 5.0 mm screws.

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Step 8

Rotate the laptop back to its standard orientation and flip open the screen.
Use the iFixit opening tool to separate the keyboard from the tabs. Start from one point on the edge and work your way around until all of the tabs are released.

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Step 9

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Flip the keyboard towards yourself.
Do not try to pull it out, as it is still connected to the ribbon cable.

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Step 10

Flip up the locking flap using either your fingernail, or a spudger.
Remove the ribbon from the ZIF connector.

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Step 11

Remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order with the replacement keyboard. Make sure to be careful when reconnecting small or delicate pieces, and don't rush!

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