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Easy
Steps
15
Time Required
15 minutes
Sections
2
- External Battery
- 2 steps
- Keyboard
- 13 steps
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Introduction
A properly functioning keyboard will register keystrokes on the laptop’s display. Functioning keys will pop back up to their normal position after typing and will feel securely attached to the keyboard.
A keyboard that is malfunctioning may only register some keystrokes (or no keystrokes at all) on the laptop’s display. Certain keys may get stuck when pressed down or keycaps may feel loose and wobbly when typing.
If you suspect that your keyboard issues are software-related, visit this PCMag article for more information.
Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.
What you need
Step 1
External Battery
- Before you begin this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources.
- Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.
- Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.
Before you begin this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources.
Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.
Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.
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Step 2
- Slide the latch on the right side of the battery to the right and hold it in place with your thumb.
- Use your other hand to slide the battery towards the back of the laptop.
- Lift the battery up and away from the laptop.
Slide the latch on the right side of the battery to the right and hold it in place with your thumb.
Use your other hand to slide the battery towards the back of the laptop.
Lift the battery up and away from the laptop.
Step 3
Keyboard
- Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry the two rubber stoppers out of the battery compartment.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry the two rubber stoppers out of the battery compartment.
Step 4
- Place the laptop so that the top is facing upwards.
- Open the lid of the laptop.
Place the laptop so that the top is facing upwards.
Open the lid of the laptop.
Step 5
- Use the pointed end of a spudger to push the keyboard towards the screen using the two notches on the bottom of the keyboard.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to push the keyboard towards the screen using the two notches on the bottom of the keyboard.
Step 6
- Loosen the six captive screws in the keyboard frame using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
- These screws are hard to see. Make sure you have pushed the keyboard towards the screen as far as it will go to see the screws better.
Loosen the six captive screws in the keyboard frame using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
These screws are hard to see. Make sure you have pushed the keyboard towards the screen as far as it will go to see the screws better.
Step 7
- Use your hands to pull the keyboard up and towards you by a few millimeters to remove it from its tray.
- Potential for device damage: The keyboard is still attached to the rest of the laptop, so be gentle when lifting it.
Use your hands to pull the keyboard up and towards you by a few millimeters to remove it from its tray.
Potential for device damage: The keyboard is still attached to the rest of the laptop, so be gentle when lifting it.
Step 8
- Grab the bottom edge of the keyboard with your hands, and flip the keyboard upside-down, so it rests on the bottom of the laptop.
- Potential for device damage: The keyboard is still attached to the rest of the laptop, so be gentle when flipping it over.
Grab the bottom edge of the keyboard with your hands, and flip the keyboard upside-down, so it rests on the bottom of the laptop.
Potential for device damage: The keyboard is still attached to the rest of the laptop, so be gentle when flipping it over.
Step 9
- Use a pair of blunt-nosed tweezers to lift the black flap away from the cable connectors.
Use a pair of blunt-nosed tweezers to lift the black flap away from the cable connectors.
Step 10
- Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the ribbon cable.
Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the ribbon cable.
Step 11
- Use a pair of blunt-nosed tweezers to pull the ribbon cable out of its connector.
Use a pair of blunt-nosed tweezers to pull the ribbon cable out of its connector.
Step 12
- Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the bottom ribbon cable.
Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the bottom ribbon cable.
Step 13
Step 14
- Pull the ribbon cables through the slot in the black flap.
- Remove the black flap from the keyboard.
Pull the ribbon cables through the slot in the black flap.
Remove the black flap from the keyboard.
Step 15
- Use your hands to lift the keyboard up and away from the laptop.
Use your hands to lift the keyboard up and away from the laptop.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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