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HP Pavilion x360 14-ba253cl Keyboard Replacement

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  1. HP Pavilion x360 14-ba253cl Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use the Jimmy to remove the footpads located at the bottom of the laptop.

  2. HP Pavilion x360 14-ba253cl Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove three 4.0mm Phillips #0 screws from the top of the cover.

    • Remove two 6.0mm Phillips #0 screws underneath each of the back footpads.

    • Remove one 4.mm Phillips #0 screw beneath the divot.

  3. HP Pavilion x360 14-ba253cl Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the computer onto its base, with the computer open and the keys facing upward.

  4. HP Pavilion x360 14-ba253cl Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use an opening pick to separate the keyboard from the base of the laptop.

  5. HP Pavilion x360 14-ba253cl Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Raise the keyboard slightly to gain access to the touch pad and keyboard cables.

    • Using a spudger, lift up the plastic locks that connect the ribbon cable to the system board.

    • Use the blue plastic tab on the ribbon cable to pull it out from the system board.

    • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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Kristen, How is the keyboard mounted to the top panel?

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