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== Opening the handle ==


With experience, this can easily be done within 20 minutes. You may need an hour or more on your first try, but don't get discouraged!
=== Step 1 ===
[[image:Keyboardstep0.jpg|thumb|left]]
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== Opening the handle ==
Start by removing the battery. Underneath the battery there are five screws that should be removed.

[[Image:KeyboardStep1.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep1a.jpg]]

=== Step 2 ===

Once these screws are gone, flip the XO over. Now the white cover to the handle can be removed. Pinching and pulling up often works, although there are a number of ways to pull the plastic cover off.

[[Image:KeyboardStep1b.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep1c.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep1d.jpg]]

== Separating the top and bottom ==


=== Step 1 ===
=== Step 1 ===


[[image:Keyboardstep1a.jpg|thumb|left|Remove the battery.]]
In order to pull the laptop apart, the hinge must be removed. Remove the four screws highlighted in blue.
[[image:Keyboardstep1b.jpg|thumb|left|Take out the five screws under the battery case.]]

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[[Image:KeyboardStep2a.jpg]]
[[image:Keyboardstep1c.jpg|thumb|left|Pull off the white panel on the handle.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep1d.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep1e.jpg|thumb|left]]
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=== Step 2 ===
=== Step 2 ===


[[image:Keyboardstep2a.jpg|thumb|left|Unplug the connection between the battery and computer.]]
Unclip the cable running from the keyboard; this will help free up movement and allow the hinge to be lifted out.
[[image:Keyboardstep2b.JPG|thumb|left|Unscrew the hinge bracket by removing 4 screws.]]

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[[Image:KeyboardStep2b.jpg]]
[[image:Keyboardstep2c.JPG|thumb|left|You should be able to separate the top and bottom halves of the laptop now. It will still be connected by a cable.]]

[[image:Keyboardstep2d.jpg|thumb|left|You can set the top half of the laptop aside at this point.]]
[[Image:KeyboardStep2c.jpg]]
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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.]]
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[[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 ===
=== Step 3 ===
[[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.]]
Remove the two screws holding down the top of the handle and pop out the piece. Rotating the piece downwards while pulling outwards works well. It is not uncommon to encounter resistance and then have the piece snap out of place, so don't be worried if that happens.
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[[Image:KeyboardStep2d.jpg]]
[[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]]
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[[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]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep3k.JPG|thumb|left| Remove four screws as shown. Note that these are shorter than the standard ones]] [[image:Keyboardstep3l.jpg|thumb|left|Remove the board.]]
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=== Step 4 ===
=== Step 4 ===
[[image:Keyboardstep4a.JPG|thumb|left|Remove the last two screws holding in the keyboard.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep4b.jpg|thumb|left|Pull the green side panels apart to free the board. You will likely hear some odd cracking noises when removing the tabs. This is normal.]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep4c.jpg|thumb|left|Pull out the keyboard.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep4d.jpg|thumb|left]]
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=== Step 5 ===
Push down on the white bottom piece; it should pop out fairly easily, revealing the bottom of the keyboard.

[[Image:KeyboardStep2e.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep2f.jpg]]

== Removing the top ==

Remove the cable running from the screen to the keyboard. It is stuck to the bottom of the keyboard with a mild adhesive to prevent it from shifting around and clipped where it connects to the board. Both of these can be undone easily.

[[Image:KeyboardStep3a.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep3b.jpg]]

== Removing the keyboard ==

=== Step 1 ===

Remove the four screws holding in the top piece (the edge closest to the touchpad) and pull it out. Untape the board from the edges, where it is held down with silver tape.

[[Image:KeyboardStep4a.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep4b.jpg]]

=== Step 2 ===

Remove the screws on the sides, near where the handle and screen normally are and pull apart gently in order to free the metal keyboard.

[[Image:KeyboardStep4c.jpg]]

=== Step 3 ===

Unclip the cable connecting the keyboard to the touchpad.

[[Image:KeyboardStep4d.jpg]]

=== Step 4 ===

Carefully remove the keyboard, working it out around the board on the touchpad.

[[Image:KeyboardStep4e.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep4f.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep4g.jpg]]

== Keyboard replacement ==

=== Step 1 ===

Put in the new keyboard, making sure that it is sitting correctly and connect it to the touchpad.

[[Image:KeyboardStep5a.jpg]]

=== Step 2 ===

Screw down the touchpad and keyboard, making sure to use the short silver screws (instead of the slightly longer black/dark grey screws).

[[Image:KeyboardStep5b.jpg]]

=== Step 3 ===

Tape down the board.

[[Image:KeyboardStep5c.jpg]]

=== Step 4 ===

Replace the green top cover and screw it down.

[[Image:KeyboardStep5d.jpg]]

== Step 6 ==

[[Image:KeyboardStep6a.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep6b.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep6c.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep6d.jpg]]

[[Image:KeyboardStep6e.jpg]]


[[image:Keyboardstep5a.jpg|thumb|left|Put in the new keyboard, making sure that it lies flat.]]
[[Image:KeyboardStep6f.jpg]]
[[image:Keyboardstep5b.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the two screws near the handle.]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep5c.jpg|thumb|left|Carefully replace the keyboard/touchpad board.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep5d_pickrightscrew.jpg|thumb|left|Make sure to use the right screws! You'll need the short silver ones.]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep5d.jpg|thumb|left|Using those screws, fasten the board and edges of the keyboard.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep5e.jpg|thumb|left|Lay the silver tabs back down, then put the green edge piece back in (with four screws).]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep5f.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the ribbon cables.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep5g.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep5h.jpg|thumb|left]]
[[image:Keyboardstep5i.JPG|thumb|left]]
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=== Step 6 ===
[[Image:KeyboardStep6g.jpg]]
[[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.]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep6c.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the white bottom panel. This can be a little tricky, so make sure it sits flat.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep6d.jpg|thumb|left|Snap the side panels in to hold the bottom panel.]]
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[[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.]]
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[[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. Remember to replace the connection between the battery and the computer.]]
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=== Step 7 ===
[[Image:KeyboardStep6.jpg]]
[[image:Keyboardstep7a.jpg|thumb|left|Replace the white handle cover.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep7b.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep7c.jpg|thumb|left|Put in the last five screws, that go in under the battery.]]
[[image:Keyboardstep7d.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[image:Keyboardstep7e.jpg|thumb|left|Finished!]]
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See also [[Keyboard field repairs]]
[[Category:Repair]]
[[Category:Repair]]

Latest revision as of 04:34, 9 March 2010

For other languages, see /Translations.

With experience, this can easily be done within 20 minutes. You may need an hour or more on your first try, but don't get discouraged!

Keyboardstep0.jpg


Opening the handle

Step 1

Remove the battery.
Take out the five screws under the battery case.


Pull off the white panel on the handle.
Keyboardstep1d.jpg


Keyboardstep1e.jpg


Step 2

Unplug the connection between the battery and computer.
Unscrew the hinge bracket by removing 4 screws.


You should be able to separate the top and bottom halves of the laptop now. It will still be connected by a cable.
You can set the top half of the laptop aside at this point.


Remove the four screws in the handle.
Pull out the green piece on the edge of the handle.


Push down the bottom of the laptop.
The bottom should come off as one piece.


Step 3

Unstick the cable connecting the computer to the keyboard.
Unplug the cable from the touchpad/keyboard.


Keyboardstep3c.jpg
Disconnect the ribbon cables from the keyboard/touchpad board.


Keyboardstep3e.jpg
Keyboardstep3f.jpg


Remove the four screws holding in the green piece at the edge of the touchpad area.
Keyboardstep3h.jpg


Pull up the silver tape tabs to free the keyboard.
Keyboardstep3j.jpg


Remove four screws as shown. Note that these are shorter than the standard ones
Remove the board.


Step 4

Remove the last two screws holding in the keyboard.
Pull the green side panels apart to free the board. You will likely hear some odd cracking noises when removing the tabs. This is normal.


Pull out the keyboard.
Keyboardstep4d.jpg


Step 5

Put in the new keyboard, making sure that it lies flat.
Replace the two screws near the handle.


Carefully replace the keyboard/touchpad board.
Make sure to use the right screws! You'll need the short silver ones.


Using those screws, fasten the board and edges of the keyboard.
Lay the silver tabs back down, then put the green edge piece back in (with four screws).


Replace the ribbon cables.
Keyboardstep5g.jpg


Keyboardstep5h.jpg
Keyboardstep5i.JPG


Step 6

Plug the connection cable back in.
Stick the connection cable down so that it doesn't slip.


Replace the white bottom panel. This can be a little tricky, so make sure it sits flat.
Snap the side panels in to hold the bottom panel.


Replace the green edge piece on the handle.
Put in the four screws in the handle.


Reseat the hinge.
Latching the XO shut can help hold it in place.


Make sure to use the long silver screws on the hinge.
Screw down the hinge. Remember to replace the connection between the battery and the computer.


Step 7

Replace the white handle cover.
Keyboardstep7b.jpg


Put in the last five screws, that go in under the battery.
Keyboardstep7d.jpg


Finished!


See also Keyboard field repairs

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