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3. Place the Serval WS lid-side-down.
4. Remove the 5 screws from the upper back-panel.
5. Remove the 2 keyboard screws.
6. Using a long screwdriver (or similar tool) gently but firmly push through one of
the keyboard screw holes to lift the keyboard out of it’s tray. Once it is loosened it
is easy to pull out by hand.
7. Flip the keyboard over onto the trackpad.
8. Pull the large ribbon cable out of the connector.
9. The small ribbon cables have latches. Gently pull the latches from both sides
and remove the ribbon cables.
10. Remove the keyboard and replace it with the new one.
11. Insert the large ribbon cable into the connector.
12. Seat the small ribbon cables, then apply pressure equally to both sides of the
connector to secure.
13. Flip the keyboard over and press the bottom tabs of the keyboard into the case.
14. Secure the keyboard by pressing down on the edges of the keyboard.
15. Flip the Serval WS over.
16. Replace the 2 screws holding the keyboard in place.
17. Replace the 5 top-panel screws.
18. Boot your Serval WS and confirm the keyboard is operational.
Photo guide for keyboard replacement
1. Serval WS lid-side-down. There are two keyboard screws and one has a red circle
while the other one has a red and blue circle indicating the keyboard push point.
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