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Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

The keyboard is an essential part of your computer and this guide will take you through the steps to replace your damaged one.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off and unplug your laptop to prevent the risk of electrocution.

    • Turn your laptop over so that the bottom is face up.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • On the top left of the laptop there is a switch. Make sure it's pushed in the unlocked position.

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the switch collinear with the last one and move the switch to an unlocked position.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the unlocked battery.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop so it's facing upwards.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Open the laptop.

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  8. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Press the most northern region above F6 and F7 until a bit of your keyboard pops out.

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  9. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to pry the top of the keyboard out.

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  10. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the wire connecting to keyboard to the laptop.

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  11. Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the keyboard

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Conclusion

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

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