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Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the keyboard on your Toshiba Satellite.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The battery is located on the front right corner of the laptop.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • With one finger on the raised grip, slide the latch towards the front of the laptop.

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    • Pull the battery out towards the side.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the battery straight up, out of the computer.

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    • Using a set of case opening tools, pry open the left and right sides of the black plastic strip above the keyboard.

    • Fully detach the strip.

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    These last two pictures seem to show the same thing.

    Dan Brown - Reply

  7. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the two screws near the top of the keyboard.

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    Make sure to include screw lengths to the nearest mm.

    Dan Brown - Reply

  8. Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite 1415-S105 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard by holding the middle top of the keyboard.

    • The keyboard is still connected by a ribbon cable to the motherboard.

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    • Carefully pull upwards on the ribbon cable to detach.

    • Remove keyboard.

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    Do not pull any ribbon cable. Instead slide moving part upwards. The ribbon is now loose and can be removed without the slightest force. The keyboard connection is similar.

    Albert van der Horst - Reply

    Can i removed ribbon by hand only or do i need to undo the holder.

    Odiri - Reply

Conclusion

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

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