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why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard

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  1. why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, accumulator: step 1, image 1 of 3 why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, accumulator: step 1, image 2 of 3 why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, accumulator: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Open the latch of the accumulator on the left side.

    • Open the battery latch on the right side.

    • Remove the accumulator by simultaneously holding the right-hand latch open.

  2. why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, Access to the most important components: step 2, image 1 of 3 why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, Access to the most important components: step 2, image 2 of 3 why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, Access to the most important components: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use the Philips screwdriver to remove the two screws at the bottom of the cover.

    • Lift the cover at the bottom right with the iFixit Opening Tool

    • Lift the cover at the bottom left with the iFixit Opening Tool

    • Finally, remove the cover to gain access to the most important components.

  3. why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard, keyboard: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Once the bottom cover is removed you can start disassembling the keyboard.

    • First, invert the calculator and then loosen the screw as shown in picture 2 of this step.

    • Then unzip the keyboard screw cover strip.

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    • After the cover strip is removed, you can see the tip of the screwdriver.

    • Now locate the five fastening screws of the keyboard.

    • Loosen these five screws.

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    • Lift the keyboard slightly and pull it slightly backwards.

    • The connection cables are now visible.

    • Now release the right lock on the plug of the keyboard light cable.

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    • Then the left lock.

    • Now apply the same procedure to the plug of the main cable (left lock)

    • Right lock.

  7. why! Replace the W670SZQ1 keyboard: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • You can now remove the keyboard from its slot.

Conclusion

Repeat the steps in order to reassemble your device.

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