HP ProBook 6455b, 6555b, 6450b and 6550b Notebook PCs Maintenance and Service Guide

For use in country or region: Spare part number For use in country or region: Spare part number
For use in Japan 613384-291 For use in the United Kingdom 613384-031
For use in Latin America 613384-161 For use in the United States 613384-001
Before removing the keyboard, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 74).
Remove the keyboard:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the three Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
3. Turn the computer right-side up, with the front toward you.
4. Open the computer as far as it will open.
5. Slide the four keyboard tabs (1) forward.
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