What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68.
Replacing the keyboard
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important
safety information” on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard.
• If you are using a wired keyboard, do the following:
1. Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer.
2. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer. Your keyboard might be
connected to a PS/2 keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where to connect
your keyboard, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on
page 8
or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 10.
Figure 44. Keyboard connectors
• If you are using a wireless keyboard, do the following:
1. Take away your failing wireless keyboard.
2. Remove the new wireless keyboard from the package.
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