HP Pavilion zd8000 Keyboard Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Removing your keyboard takes a few simple steps.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Slide the battery release latch towards you.
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2. Step 2
  Pull up on the battery to remove it.
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1. Step 3 Keyboard
  Remove the two 8mm Philips screws marked “K” on the bottom of the laptop.
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2. Step 4
  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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3. Step 5
  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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4. Step 6
  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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