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HP TouchSmart 15-r015dx Keyboard Replacement

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    • Using your Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two screws to loosen the fittings of the keyboard.

    • One of the screws lies in the label.

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    • Flip the laptop over to view the top and lift the screen up.

    • There are sixteen clips holding the keyboard in place. Gently pry up each clip using a plastic opening tool. Once all clips are loose, lift the keyboard from the computer.

    • Do NOT pull the keyboard up more than 2-3 inches as there is a film-material connecting the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • There is a small black latch holding the film-material in place.

    • Flip the black latch up to release the film-material. Once flipped up, simply pull the film-material out from the laptop to release the keyboard.

    • There are tiny prongs on the ribbon; it must be carefully removed and upon re-installation the prongs must be lined up exactly in each tiny track in order for the keyboard to work.

Conclusion

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

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