Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover
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Slowly rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies
keys-down
on
top of your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD panel.
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Slide the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips to the
back of your notebook, then slide the cable out of the clips. Be
careful not to touch or damage any other components.
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Remove the old cover.
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Make sure the brown multimedia keyboard cover connector clips
are fully moved toward the back of your notebook, insert the
cable from the new cover into the connector, then slide the brown
clips to lock the connector in place.
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Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots
under the palm rest. You may need to press down on the
keyboard keys along the front edge of the keyboard to seat the
retaining tabs into their corresponding slots.
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Gently press the keyboard down until it is flat all the way across.
The keyboard should easily fall into place. Be careful to not
damage the LCD panel.
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Replace the optional screws removed in
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Replace the multimedia keyboard cover. Press down on the cover
in several places until it clicks in place. The cover is correctly
mounted when you can run you finger along the cover and find
no loose spots. The cover should be flat all the way across.
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Close the LCD panel.
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Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
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Replace the optional screw removed in
.
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Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
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Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable
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Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards.
Caution
The keyboard is connected to your notebook by a cable. Do not
disconnect the cable from your notebook.
Important
The cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
Clip
Clip
Caution
If the cover is not correctly replaced, your notebook could be
damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
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