Introduction

If your device is no longer typing like it used to you may need to replace the keyboard. Fortunately, replacing a damaged Keyboard is often more straightforward than it seems. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to safely remove and replace your laptop keyboard using simple and straightforward steps.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Slide the battery latch to the left to unlock it and remove the battery.

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Step 2 Bottom case screws

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Loosen the six 12.6 mm captive screws that secure the lower case with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
The screws will not come all the way out; do not attempt to remove them from the case.
Pull up the notch with your fingernail or a spudger.

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Step 3 Bottom case

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Lift the lower case up and off of the chassis.

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Step 4 Trackpad

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Remove the following screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver:
Seven 5.7 mm screws
Five 4.3 mm screws
Three 12.6 mm screws

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Step 5

Turn the computer over and open the lid.
Insert an opening pick in the seam between the keyboard bezel and chassis.
Pry around the entire perimeter until the keyboard assembly fully releases.

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Step 6

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Pivot the keyboard further up until you can see the connectors on the underside of the keyboard
Detach the connectors that connect to the trackpad.
Most of the time, these connectors will have a lip or a tab along the top that can be used to push the connector out of its socket.
To disconnect, use the wide end of a spudger to push on the connector tab to slide it out of its socket.
It may take a lot of force to disconnect the cable. Go slowly, and don't pull on the cables.

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Step 7 Keyboard

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Lift the keyboard slightly until you see the cable connection the keyboard to the rest of the computer
Most of the time, these connectors will have a lip or a tab along the top that can be used to push the connector out of its socket.
To disconnect, use the wide end of a spudger to push on the connector tab to slide it out of its socket.
It may take a lot of force to disconnect the cable. Go slowly, and don't pull on the cables.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.