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6. Using the plastic tab, pry and remove the keyboard-controller board from the palm-rest assembly.

Installing the keyboard-controller board

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-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation

procedure.

Steps

1. Using the alignment posts, adhere the keyboard-controller board into place on the palm-rest assembly.

2. Connect the keyboard-controller board-cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the connector latch.

3. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard-controller board and close the connector latch.

4. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board .

5. Replace the two screws (M2x1.9) that secure the keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controller board.

Next steps

1. Install the

battery.

2. Install the 2230 solid-state drive. (if applicable)

3. Install the 2280 solid-state drive. (if applicable)

4. Install the base cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.