Lenovo G500S Touch Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

When you use a laptop for a long period of time, the keyboard is likely to fail. You may find that some of the keys on the keyboard are malfunctioning, sticky, or not clicking. If you find that your keyboard isn’t working, use this guide to replace the keyboard in your device.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Make sure that your device is powered off and unplugged from the power source.
Flip your device over so that the back is facing you.
Using your fingers, push the tabs in opposite directions to eject the battery.
Remove the battery from the device.

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Step 2 Back Panel

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Remove the three 4mm screws on the back cover using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the back cover from the device.

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Step 3 Keyboard

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With the back open, remove the three 6mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove two more 6mm screws using the same screwdriver.

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Step 4

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Using a metal spudger, gently pry under the keyboard from one corner.
Be careful of the strip connecting your keyboard to the laptop. Place your hand underneath the keyboard and carefully remove it from the laptop.
With the keyboard out, flip the lock holding the strip in place.
Remove the keyboard from the device.