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Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement

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  1. Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the keyboard over.

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  2. Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the four rubber feet with a spudger.

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    • Slide open battery panel.

    • Remove the batteries.

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  4. Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the three 4 mm screws under the rubber feet using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  5. Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 4 mm screws from beneath the battery cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Starting by the dial, slide the spudger between the front and back panels until it lifts and snaps.

    • Slide a blue pick in to keep the pieces apart while you work on other areas.

    • Continue prying along the edges until you have enough opened that you can pull both pieces apart gently with your hands.

    • The loud snaps are the clips that hold the pieces together. They're not breaking and you do not need to be alarmed.

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  7. Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement, Metal Plate: step 7, image 1 of 3 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement, Metal Plate: step 7, image 2 of 3 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement, Metal Plate: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the eight 3 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver

    • Remove the five 2 mm silver screws from the metal plate using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the single 4 mm black screw by the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  8. Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Logitech K480 Metal Plate Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Lift up and remove the metal plate.

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Conclusion

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

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