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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 cover and battery (see
Battery on page 36).
5. Remove the memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see
WLAN module
on page 41).
6. Remove the top cover (see
Top cover on page 49).
Remove the keyboard:
1. Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2.
Press on the back of the keyboard (1) through the opening in the top cover until the keyboard
disengages from the top cover.
3. Release the keyboard cable (2) and the keyboard light cable (3) through their respective
openings in the top cover.
4. Turn the top cover and keyboard right-side up, with the front toward you.
5. Swing the rear edge of the keyboard (1) up and forward until it rests at an angle.
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