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#REDIRECT [[Disassembly bottom#Removing the ALPS .28touchpad and keyboard control.29 board]] |
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For other languages, see [[/Translations]]. |
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This repair is not unlike [[Keyboard replacement]]. This, too, can be easily done within 20 minutes if you're experienced. It may take up to an hour if this is your first time, but don't be discouraged! |
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== Opening the handle == |
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=== Step 1 === |
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[[image:Keyboardstep1a.jpg|thumb|left|Remove the battery.]] [[image:Keyboardstep1b.jpg|thumb|left|Take out the five screws under the battery case.]] [[image:Keyboardstep1c.jpg|thumb|left|Pull off the white panel on the handle.]] |
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=== Step 2 === |
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[[image:Keyboardstep2a.jpg|thumb|left|Unplug the connection between the battery and computer.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep2b.JPG|thumb|left|Unscrew the hinge.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep2e.jpg|thumb|left|Remove the four screws in the handle.]] [[image:Keyboardstep2f.jpg|thumb|left|Pull out the green piece on the edge of the handle.]] [[image:Keyboardstep2g.jpg|thumb|left|Push down the bottom of the laptop.]] [[image:Keyboardstep2h.jpg|thumb|left|The bottom should come off as one piece.]] |
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=== Step 3 === |
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[[image:Keyboardstep3a.jpg|thumb|left|Unstick the cable connecting the computer to the keyboard.]] [[image:Keyboardstep3b.JPG|thumb|left|Unplug the cable from the touchpad/keyboard.]] [[image:Keyboardstep3c.jpg|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep3d.jpg|thumb|left|Disconnect the ribbon cables from the keyboard/touchpad board.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep3e.jpg|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep3f.jpg|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep3g.jpg|thumb|left|Remove the four screws holding in the green piece at the edge of the touchpad area.]] [[image:Keyboardstep3h.jpg|thumb|left]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep3i.JPG|thumb|left|Pull up the silver tape tabs to free the keyboard.]] [[image:Keyboardstep3j.jpg|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep3k.JPG|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep3l.jpg|thumb|left|Remove the board.]] |
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=== Step 4 === |
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[[image:Keyboardstep5a.jpg|thumb|left|Put in the new keyboard, making sure that it lies flat.]] [[image:Keyboardstep5b.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the two screws near the handle.]] [[image:Keyboardstep5c.jpg|thumb|left|Carefully replace the keyboard/touchpad board.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep5d_pickrightscrew.jpg|thumb|left|Make sure to use the right screws! You'll need the short silver ones.]] [[image:Keyboardstep5d.jpg|thumb|left|Using those screws, fasten the board and edges of the keyboard.]] [[image:Keyboardstep5e.jpg|thumb|left|Put the green edge piece back in.]] [[image:Keyboardstep5f.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the ribbon cables.]] |
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=== Step 6 === |
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[[image:Keyboardstep6a.JPG|thumb|left|Plug the connection cable back in.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6b.jpg|thumb|left|Stick the connection cable down so that it doesn't slip.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6c.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the white bottom panel. This can be a little tricky, so make sure it sits flat.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep6d.jpg|thumb|left|Snap the side panels in to hold the bottom panel.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6e.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the green edge piece on the handle.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6f.JPG|thumb|left|Put in the four screws in the handle.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep6g.JPG|thumb|left|Reseat the hinge.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6h.jpg|thumb|left|Latching the XO shut can help hold it in place.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6i_pickrightscrew.jpg|thumb|left|Make sure to use the long silver screws on the hinge.]] [[image:Keyboardstep6i.jpg|thumb|left|Screw down the hinge.]] |
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=== Step 7 === |
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[[image:Keyboardstep7a.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the white handle cover.]] [[image:Keyboardstep7b.jpg|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep7c.jpg|thumb|left|Put in the last five screws, that go in under the battery.]] |
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[[image:Keyboardstep7d.jpg|thumb|left]] [[image:Keyboardstep7e.jpg|thumb|left|Finished!]] |
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[[Category:Repair]] |
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