HP ProBook 4520s Keyboard Replacement

Step 1 Battery



• Flip the 4520s upside-down with the front toward you.
• Push the two latches below the battery inwards at the same time.
Step 2

• Remove the battery by holding the latches and sliding the battery away from you.
Step 3 Switch Cover
• Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove three 2mm screws where the battery was located.
Step 4
• Flip the 4520s over and rotate it so the back is facing you.
• Use a metal spudger to peel off two rubber caps located on either side of the battery port.
Step 5
• Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 3mm screws behind the caps.
Step 6
• Rotate the 4520s and then open it with the screen facing you.
• The switch cover is located above the keyboard. Push the switch cover away from you until it comes loose from the 4520s.
• Lift the switch cover away from the 4520s and set it aside.
Step 7 Keyboard
• Use a Phillips (PH1) head screwdriver to remove the two 7mm screws located on either side of the keyboard panel.
Step 8
• Slide the keyboard panel away from you to free it from the 4520s.
• Do not yank the keyboard panel away from the 4520s. This may damage the cable.
Step 9
• Gently raise up the keyboard and flip it over to reveal a ribbon cable.
• Release the ribbon cable by carefully lifting the black tab upwards, one side at a time.
• Remove the cable and lift the keyboard panel up. Set it aside.
• When reassembling, feed the ribbon cable into the port. Press down on the tab to pinch the cable in place.

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