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Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the keyboard is an intermediate level repair. Following the instructions carefully will help you successfully replace your keyboard.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the battery locks on the bottom of the laptop.

    • Slide the right lock outwards, until it locks into place.

    • Slide and hold the left lock outwards and hold it in place.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • While holding the lock in place, slide the battery out towards you.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 5.8 mm screw in the battery slot.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the plastic panel above the keyboard.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four 3.7 mm screws at the top of the keyboard using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly lift the keyboard out, up and towards the screen.

    • Do not try to remove the keyboard completely because it is still attached to the motherboard.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite L655D-S5095 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic opening tool, flip the ZIF connector up to release the ribbon and the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Nice little guide. The only thing I can really think to add would be on the last part for those of us who are super-paranoid about breaking something. If you could add a picture of what the ZIF connector looks like after it's opened would help some.

I appreciate the guide, thanks. :)

Christopher Tidwell - Reply

Ditto on all of it. I think I broke my ZIF connector !! Help!! 😔

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