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Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5201 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide teaches you how to remove your keyboard. Reverse the steps to replace with a new keyboard.

What you need

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    • Close the laptop, and flip it upside down. You want the spine to be furthest away from you.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5201 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Release the locking mechanism by switching the left slider to the left.

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    • Slide the right slider to the right, and simultaneously, pull the battery out at a diagonal angle.

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    • Remove the 3mm Phillips #00 screw holding the keyboard in place.

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    • Flip over and open the laptop.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C55D-A5201 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Slip the plastic opening tool under the "Enter" key on the right corner of the keyboard.

    • Lift the plastic opening tool up until the corner of the keyboard is detached.

    • You will hear a popping sound as each portion of the keyboard becomes detached.

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    • Slide the plastic opening tool slowly along the bottom of the keyboard towards the left.

    • Continue up the left side of the keyboard.

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    • Lift the keyboard up by grabbing it on both sides.

    • Set the keyboard against the laptop screen.

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    • Using tweezers, push up the two black switches on either side of the ZIF connector.

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    • Pull out the ZIF connector to release the keyboard.

    • Lift up the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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