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HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement

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  1. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Ensure your computer is shut down. Removing the battery while the laptop is still on may corrupt your files. Remove any power adapters and cords connected to the laptop body.

    • Slide the switch to the left until the release clicks.

  2. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery.

    • The release switch may need to be held down while removing the battery.

  3. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws on the hard drive cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the plastic hard drive cover.

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    • Pull up on the two plastic flaps on the hard drive enclosure to remove it.

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    • Gently lift the ribbon cable away from the hard drive enclosure to free the drive.

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    • Locate four 2mm Phillips screws on the side of the enclosure and remove them using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Slide the hard drive out of the enclosure to complete the removal process.

  8. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement, RAM: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the one 4mm Phillips screw from the RAM cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the RAM cover to reveal the module's underneath.

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    • Make sure to ground yourself before touching the RAM modules; they are very sensitive to static electricity.

    • Push the two metal tabs on the side of the RAM module outwards, towards the battery and CMOS compartments (up and down).

    • Once the module is released, gently pull the module upwards.

    • Repeat for the RAM module underneath the first one.

  11. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Begin by unscrewing the three 3mm Phillips head screws inside the battery bay with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  12. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the five remaining 2mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  13. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the 4mm Phillips screw inside the hard drive bay.

    • Make sure to keep track of which screw goes where. The sizes are different for each set of screws!

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    • Locate the hole in between the hard drive and RAM compartments.

    • The hole is marked by a small keyboard symbol in the plastic (see the second picture).

    • Unscrew the 4mm Phillips head screw from this hole.

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    • Flip the laptop, and use the plastic opening tool on the side seam to remove the top cover.

    • You may need to use the opening tool on both sides of the cover.

    • Be careful not to break the ribbon cables under the cover.

  16. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
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    • Use a 2.5mm flathead screwdriver to remove the four 3mm screws on top of the keyboard.

  17. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Dislodge the keyboard to access the underside.

    • Do not fully remove the keyboard. It is still attached by a ribbon cable, and forceful removal could break this necessary connection.

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    • Locate the ribbon cable connection between the keyboard and motherboard.

    • Pull upwards on the small black bar to release the ribbon cable and remove it.

    • Do not yank on the ribbon or try to pull it out. This may break the cable or motherboard.

  19. HP dv5-1125nr Keyboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
    • The keyboard is now ready for replacement.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. When reinserting the ribbon cable, it should click into place.

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