HP Pavillion G7-2235DX Keyboard Replacement

Step 1 Keyboard

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Before beginning, make sure the computer is turned off and the charger is disconnected.
Flip the computer over, so that the bottom is facing up.

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Step 2

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To remove the battery, slide the battery switch to the left.

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Step 3

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Using a PH Screwdriver, remove the three 7.25mm screws located on the bottom panel.
After removing all screws, remove the panel by sliding down.

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Step 4

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Using a PH screwdriver, remove the screw adjacent to the white labels.
There is a keyboard icon next to the screw

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Step 5

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Flip the laptop over, and open it.

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Step 6

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Using a plastic spudger, pry beneath the keyboard near the "delete" key, and pop the keyboard up from the laptop.
From the open gap, continue to pry around the perimeter of the keyboard, separating it from the laptop.

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Step 7

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Using both hands, carefully lift the keyboard off of the laptop.
There may be a ribbon attached. If so, gently pull the ribbon cable up and away from the connector.