Service Manual

Keyboard lattice and Keyboard
Removing keyboard lattice
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Pry the keyboard lattice from one of the recess points [1] and lift the lattice from the system [2].
NOTE: Gently pull or lift keyboard lattice in clockwise or anticlockwise direction to avoid breakage.
NOTE: Use a plastic scribe to pry the keyboard lattice from the pry points and move around the lattice for removal.
Removing the keyboard
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
a) base cover
b) battery
c) keyboard lattice
3. To remove the keyboard:
a) Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system.
b) Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the connector on the system [2].
NOTE:
Number of cables to disconnect is based on the keyboard type.
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