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MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement

What you need

  1. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Place the laptop upside down.

    • Remove the sixteen 5.5 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  2. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use the Jimmy tool to evenly pry loose the bottom cover.

    • Ensure that all sides are detached from the plastic hinging before attempting to remove the bottom cover.

  3. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back cover.

    • Touching circuitry could damage components or result in personal shock; it is recommended that you now wear latex gloves to prevent both issues.

  4. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the hard drive and remove the hard drive from the device.

  5. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the single 5.5 mm screw fastening the battery to the body of the computer.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

  6. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Reorient the computer, if necessary, with a 180 degree turn so that the speakers face you.

  7. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • On the front panel near the right speaker, there is a connection from the motherboard to the speakers.

    • Detach the white and black wiring from the clip.

  8. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Peel back the electrical tape holding the speaker wire in place.

    • Remove the speakers from the front panel, pulling upward.

    • Note that the screws holding the two speakers down were already removed during the bottom cover removal.

  9. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Heatsink: step 9, image 1 of 3 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Heatsink: step 9, image 2 of 3 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Heatsink: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove twelve 4.5 mm screws fastening the heat sink to the motherboard.

    • Unclip the red, blue, and black intertwined wire gently from the left side of the motherboard.

    • Detach the black and red wire from the right side of the motherboard, as well as peel away the black tape connecting the large black wire to the motherboard.

  10. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the heatsink from the device.

  11. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, USB Port: step 11, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, USB Port: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • At the middle-top right of the motherboard, there is a ribbon wire connection to the USB port.

    • Detach the white and blue motherboard ribbon from the USB port.

  12. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Insert wisdom here.

  13. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • At the top right of the motherboard, there is a wired connection to the charging port.

    • Disconnect the grey charger wire from its clip on the motherboard.

  14. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • The final two connections are located one the underside of the motherboard.

    • Detach the small orange and bid grey ribbons from under the motherboard, by lifting the motherboard gently from the front.

  15. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift away the motherboard, directly upward.

  16. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 16, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Peel back the adhesive black lining attached to the keyboard.

  17. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Using a soldering iron, melt each red plastic attachment.

    • Note that although only one plastic connection is circled, all must be disconnected before removing the keyboard backing

    • Only the red plastic connections in the middle is required to be soldered; the outer connections can be undone with a prying tool.

    • For more information on soldering, please visit the How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide.

  18. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Using a metal spudger, pry the keyboard metal backing away.

  19. MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 MSI GP62MVR 6RF Leopard Pro Keyboard Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the keyboard.

Conclusion

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

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