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Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide to replace a malfunctioning keyboard. This guide will teach you how to unscrew your keyboard and remove the ribbon cable to allow you to replace the keyboard.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the laptop with the screen facing you and grab the opening tool.

    • Insert it into the top corner of the keyboard and slide it to the right along the length of the keyboard.

    • You will feel the popping sensation as it slides along.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lit up the left side of the small plastic bar at the top of the keyboard.

    • Be careful when removing it, because you will need to apply a bit of force .

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  4. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH0 screwdriver to unscrew the 4 screws at the top of the keyboard.

    Edit

    didn't mention length of screws

    Andy Feng - Reply

  5. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the keyboard and pull it toward the screen.

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

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    "away from your body" might be redundant/confusing

    Andy Feng - Reply

  6. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the ribbon cable, push upward on the small tabs located on either side of the ribbon.

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    The ribbon mentioned is attached to a ZIF connector, so need to guide through removal from ZIF

    Andy Feng - Reply

  7. Toshiba Satellite P205D-S8804 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once the ribbon is released the keyboard can be removed .

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Conclusion

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

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Caroline Camp

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Baylor, Team 3-2, Whitney Spring 2017 Member of Baylor, Team 3-2, Whitney Spring 2017

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rename tool with a standard link for easier accessibility

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