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Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove your Keyboard in order to replace with a new one of the same model.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn over laptop.

    • Switch open the left battery lock.

    • If you are replacing inner components of the laptop, it is recommended to remove the battery first to avoid damage to the laptop.

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  2. Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the right battery lock open with one hand while removing the battery itself with the other.

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  3. Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the five Philips screws that secure the panel.

    • The screws do not actually fully remove from the panel. Loosening them as much as you can will be enough to disconnect them from the laptop.

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    • Prop open the cover with a plastic opening tool.

    • If the cover does not come off easily, do not force it. Make sure all screws are loosened.

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  6. Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 3 mm Phillips screws holding the keyboard in. These screws are designated by an imprinted keyboard picture next to them.

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    • Carefully pry off the keyboard with your plastic opening tool , moving along the edges.

    • DO NOT immediately remove the keyboard as it is still connected underneath by a wire.

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  8. Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the keyboard.

    • The keyboard is still connected to the laptop. Lift it slowly.

    • Turn over the keyboard to locate the keyboards ribbon cable.

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  9. Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Essential B570 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to lift open the ribbon connector that is holding the ribbon cable in its slot.

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    • Remove the cable from its slot.

    • If the cable does not come out easily, ensure that the black ribbon has been completely released.

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Conclusion

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

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