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HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate battery on the bottom of the laptop.

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  2. HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release bar to the left, this should release the battery so you can then remove it.

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  4. HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the three screws for the keyboard by finding the small keyboard picture, remove these screws and flip the laptop back over.

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  5. HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Open the laptop so the keyboard is facing upwards and towards you.

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  6. HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to get underneath the plastic bar above the keyboard, pry upwards. Pry the keyboard upwards gently.

    • Be careful not to pull the keyboard too hard so you do not rip the silver ribbon cable attached to the laptop.

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  7. HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion dv2913cl Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Release the ribbon cable by using a flathead screw driver. Release the two tabs holding the cable and pull outwards.

    • Pull the keyboard up and out from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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