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4–16 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
Keyboard
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For a comprehensive list of keyboard spare part numbers, see
“Computer major components” on page 3-2
.
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 4-7).
5. Remove the following components:
a. Wireless module compartment cover (see “WLAN module” on page 4-8).
b. Hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 4-10). HP recommends removing the hard drive.
c. Optical drive (see “Optical drive” on page 4-15), recommended.
Remove the keyboard:
1. Remove the five Phillips PM2.5×6.5 screws that secure the keyboard to the base enclosure. The keyboard
screws are identified by a keyboard icon embossed on the base enclosure.