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IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement

What you need

  1. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement, Upper Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the 10 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove the 14 mm Phillips #0 screw.

  2. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Open the flap on the left hand side.

  3. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the plastic opening tools between the right and left sides of the latch.

    • Pry the right side of the latch, and then pry the left side to detach the laptop's cover.

  4. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Open the flap on the right side.

  5. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the plastic opening tools towards the right side of the latch.

    • Gently pry the right side out to release the top cover.

  6. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the keyboard slowly.

    • A cable connects the keyboard to the motherboard. If you are not careful, you will damage the cable.

  7. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingers or a spudger to detach the connector.

  8. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully lift and remove the keyboard.

  9. IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard Removal: step 9, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad 560z Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard Removal: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the five Phillips screws from the underside of the keyboard, then gently lift it up.

Conclusion

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

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