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HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Removing your keyboard takes a few simple steps.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release latch towards you.

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    • Pull up on the battery to remove it.

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  4. HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8mm Philips screws marked “K” on the bottom of the laptop.

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  5. HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen.

    • Push up on the four latches located at the top of the keyboard with the spudger to release them.

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  6. HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard carefully because it is attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable.

    • Lift the top of the keyboard towards you. Then, while keeping the keyboard at an angle, lift it towards the display.

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    • Rotate the keyboard so that the bottom is visible.

    • With the keyboard lifted, locate the blue-striped tab on the underside of the black ribbon cable.

    • Pull the tab towards you to release the keyboard from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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