Compaq CQ41 Laptop User Manual


 
Removal and replacement procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 4–21
Keyboard
Before removing the keyboard:
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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then
disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).
5. Remove the hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-8).
6. Remove the Mini Card compartment cover (see “RTC battery” on page 4-12).
7. Remove the optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-20).
Remove the keyboard:
1. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×17.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
Description
Spare part number
Brazil 486904-201
Latin America 486904-161
South Korea 486904-AD1
Taiwan 486904-AB1
Thailand 486904-281
the United States 486904-001