Service Manual

Installing the keyboard

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the keyboard and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the keyboard in the slots on the palm-rest assembly.

2. Replace the 57 screws (M1.2x2.5) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.

3. Connect the keyboard cable to the audio daughter-board and close the latch to secure the cable.

4. Connect the keyboard backlight cable to the audio daughter-board and close the latch to secure the cable.

Next steps

1. Install the system board.

2. Install the left power-adapter port.

3. Install the

heat-sink assembly.

4. Install the computer base.