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About this task
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the keyboard-controller board.
2. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard-controller board cable from the keyboard-controller board.
3. Open the latch, and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-controller board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x1.9) that secure the keyboard-controller board to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Lift the keyboard-controller board from the palm-rest assembly.
Installing the keyboard-controller board
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: After replacing the keyboard-controller board, select the keyboard language from the System Setup to ensure
keyboard works optimally.
The following image indicates the location of the keyboard-controller board and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
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