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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 (see
Battery on page 45).
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Service access cover on page 46).
6. Remove the optical drive (see
Optical drive on page 58) or upgrade bay hard drive (see Upgrade
bay hard drive on page 60).
Remove the keyboard:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the three Phillips captive screws (1) that secure the keyboard to the computer.
3. Position the computer on its side with the display open at a 90 degree angle.
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