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Replacing the keyboard
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick
Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the
computer, and turn off all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Locate the keyboard connector. See “Locating connectors on the rear of the
computer” on page 3 and “Locating connectors on the front of the computer”
on page 2.
Your keyboard might be connected to the standard keyboard connector 1 at
the rear of the computer or to a USB connector 2 at either the front or rear of
the computer. Locate the connector for the keyboard.
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new
keyboard cable to the same connector.
5. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 31.
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