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Sony VAIO VPCEE26FX Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove/replace the keyboard on the Sony VAIO VPCEE26FX laptop computer.

What you need

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    • Ensure that the laptop is powered off before disconnecting the battery.

    • Flip the laptop over so the underside of the laptop is facing up.

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    • Slide the two tabs towards each other until the battery disconnects slightly from its position.

    • Carefully lift the battery out of its position away from the laptop.

    • The battery is not pictured here, since it is missing from this particular device.

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    • Flip the laptop back over so it is face up.

    • Open up the laptop.

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  5. Sony VAIO VPCEE26FX Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry along the seam between the keyboard and case to help in separating the two.

    • Continue to lift up gently using the plastic opening tool until the keyboard begins to separate from the case.

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    • Continue lifting up and moving down starting on the left side of the keyboard moving towards the right side of the computer.

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    • Carefully tilt the top of the keyboard towards you ensuring the ribbon cable is not under too much tension.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to help remove the plastic adhesive film covering the adapter/port for the ribbon cable.

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  8. Sony VAIO VPCEE26FX Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
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  9. Sony VAIO VPCEE26FX Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the keyboard up and away from the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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