Replacing the Multimedia Keyboard Cover
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Replacing the Multimedia
Keyboard Cover
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
•
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
•
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you
are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside
of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide
electrostatic protection.
•
Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the
edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
•
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
•
Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace the multimedia keyboard cover:
1 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity
discharge.”
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
7 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position, then slide the
battery latch.
8 Slide the battery out of your notebook.
9 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and
put it in a safe place.
10 Turn your notebook over so the top is facing up.
11 Open the LCD panel to the fully opened position.
12 Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the left end of the
keyboard cover and gently pry it up.
13 Pull the cover off your notebook. Be careful to not damage the LCD
panel.
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14 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two keyboard screws
and put them in a safe place.
Tools
You need a small Phillips and a small flat-blade screwdriver to
replace the multimedia keyboard cover.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving
parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Important
The keyboard screw hole is marked with a K.
Caution
The cover is connected to your notebook by a cable. Do not pull on
the cable.
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