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HP Mini 110-3131dx Keyboard Replacement

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    • Power off the laptop before trying to remove the battery.

    • Turn the laptop upside down, and locate the sliding tabs on the battery.

    • Slide both tabs in an inward direction, then slide the battery away from the laptop.

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  2. HP Mini 110-3131dx Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Mini 110-3131dx Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the bottom cover pull the orange tab to the right until it clicks.

    • Carefully disconnect the clips as you lift the bottom cover.

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  4. HP Mini 110-3131dx Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three black screws marked by the keyboard symbol using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Turn the laptop upright and open it.

    • Disconnect the clips located around the perimeter of the keyboard.

    • Slide the iFixit opening tool between the top edge of the keyboard and the plastic bezel.

    • Start either above the esc key or the delete key.

    • Pull the keyboard with your fingers until it comes out on both sides.

    • Be careful not to pull the keyboard out too fast. There is a fragile ribbon cable that attaches to the motherboard behind the keyboard.

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  6. HP Mini 110-3131dx Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Tilt the keyboard toward you to reveal the ribbon cable.

    • Lift up the black tab on top of the keyboard ribbon cable to release the ribbon cable.

    • Pull the ribbon cable out of its container.

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Conclusion

To install a different keyboard, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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