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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If your keys aren’t working, then use this guide to help you replace the keyboard.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off laptop before starting.

    • Flip the switch on the right to the unlocked position.

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    • Hold the switch on the left and pull the battery up towards you, using the marked tab, to take it out.

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  4. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the plastic bar at the top of the keyboard.

    • Wedge a plastic opening tool under the bar and pop the bar out.

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  5. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four 3.6mm long JIS #0 screws using the JIS screwdriver.

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  6. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard to get to the plastic ribbon underneath.

    • Using the Spudger, press a small tab on the left side of the ribbon. Then pull the ribbon out from the casing.

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Conclusion

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

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