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Toshiba Satellite e205 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

The keyboard needs to be removed to access everything (hard drive, optical drive, RAM, motherboard).

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite e205 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite e205 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • With the battery away from you, slide the locking clips out.

    • The left clip stays, the right clip is spring loaded.

    • Slide the battery away from you.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite e205 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to carefully pry up the keyboard screw cover.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite e205 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the chassis.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite e205 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully tilt the keyboard towards you and release the ribbon cables.

    • Use a spudger if needed to release the latch. The latch slides out.

    • The keyboard is now free and can be set aside.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

What is the brass colored ribbon for? Mine is broken will it effect funconality , if so how do i fix it

Kathleen T - Reply

If I remember correctly, this keyboard is backlit. Most likely the copper cable is for the backlit power. A new keyboard would need to be purchased to fix it.

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