* Turn the notebook upside down
* Position the notebook so the front panel faces you.
* Remove the PM2.5x8.0 screw that secures the keyboard in the memory expansion/Mini PCI compartment.
* Remove the PM2.5x5.0 screw that secures the keyboard in the fan compartment.
* Turn the notebook right-side up with the front facing you.
* Open the computer.
* Use a flat bladed tool to pry forward on the four keyboard retaining tabs. The tabs are located above the f1 and f2 keys, above the f6 and f7 keys, above the f11 and f12 keys, and above the end ‘end’ and ‘pg up’ keys.
* Lift up the back of the keyboard and swing it forward until it rests on the palm rest.
* Release the zero insertion force [ZIF] connector to which the keyboard cable is connected and disconnect the cable.
* Remove the keyboard. [Reverse the above procedure to install the keyboard]
KEYBOARD SPARE PART NUMBERS
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KEYBOARD SPARE PART NUMBERS
