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6. Using the case utility tool, lift up the outside rear corners of the
keyboard assembly to release the keyboard snaps [1], and tilt the
keyboard assembly toward you to release the keyboard connector [2]
(Figure 3-20).
IMPORTANT: When using the case utility tool, use care to keep it out of
the diskette drive area.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/1258/38919/w64_compaq-contura-400-family-66.png "Page 67
6. Using the case utility tool, lift up the outside rear corners of the
keyboard assembly to release the keyboard snaps [1], and tilt the
keyboard assembly toward you to release the keyboard connector [2]
(Figure 3-20).
IMPORTANT: When using the case utility tool, use care to keep it out of
the diskette drive area.")
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4. Separate the CPU cover from the keyboard (Figure 3-23).
5. To replace the CPU cover, reverse the previous steps.
Removing the Top PC Card (PCMCIA) Door and Spring
To remove the top PC Card door and spring from the keyboard assembly,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the keyboard assembly from the computer. Refer to Removing theKeyboard Assembly in this section.
2. Turn the keyboard assembly top-side down.
3. Remove the PC Card door from the keyboard assembly, unsnap the PC Card door [1] from the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/1258/38919/w64_compaq-contura-400-family-70.png "Page 71
4. Separate the CPU cover from the keyboard (Figure 3-23).
5. To replace the CPU cover, reverse the previous steps.
Removing the Top PC Card (PCMCIA) Door and Spring
To remove the top PC Card door and spring from the keyboard assembly,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the keyboard assembly from the computer. Refer to Removing theKeyboard Assembly in this section.
2. Turn the keyboard assembly top-side down.
3. Remove the PC Card door from the keyboard assembly, unsnap the PC Card door [1] from the...")
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2. Install the PC Card (PCMCIA) door, ensuring that the spring is placed
between the post [1] and the rib [2] (Figure 3-26).](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/1258/38919/w64_compaq-contura-400-family-72.png "Page 73
2. Install the PC Card (PCMCIA) door, ensuring that the spring is placed
between the post [1] and the rib [2] (Figure 3-26).")
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Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
If installing a new keyboard assembly, the hook and loop fastener will
have to be attached to the diskette drive bracket:
To attach the hook and loop fastener to the diskette drive bracket, follow
these steps:
1. Separate the new hook and loop fastener.
2. Attach the opposite color of the hook and loop fastener to the existing
hook and loop fastener on the tab on the diskette drive bracket [1]
(Figure 3-27).
3. Remove the top layer from the hook and loop fastener to expose...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/1258/38919/w64_compaq-contura-400-family-73.png "Page 74
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
If installing a new keyboard assembly, the hook and loop fastener will
have to be attached to the diskette drive bracket:
To attach the hook and loop fastener to the diskette drive bracket, follow
these steps:
1. Separate the new hook and loop fastener.
2. Attach the opposite color of the hook and loop fastener to the existing
hook and loop fastener on the tab on the diskette drive bracket [1]
(Figure 3-27).
3. Remove the top layer from the hook and loop fastener to expose...")
4. Separate the CPU cover from the keyboard (Figure 3-23). 5. To replace the CPU cover, reverse the previous steps. Removing the Top PC Card (PCMCIA) Door and Spring To remove the top PC Card door and spring from the keyboard assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the keyboard assembly from the computer. Refer to Removing theKeyboard Assembly in this section. 2. Turn the keyboard assembly top-side down. 3. Remove the PC Card door from the keyboard assembly, unsnap the PC Card door [1] from the posts, and remove the door (Figure 3-24). 4. Remove the spring [2] from the PC Card door (Figure 3-24).
Replacing the Top PC Card (PCMCIA) Door and Spring To replace the top PC Card Door and Spring to the keyboard assembly, follow these steps: 1. Install the PC Card spring on the door post, ensuring that the bent arm of the spring is placed against the rib on the PC Card door (Figure 3-25).
2. Install the PC Card (PCMCIA) door, ensuring that the spring is placed between the post [1] and the rib [2] (Figure 3-26).
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly If installing a new keyboard assembly, the hook and loop fastener will have to be attached to the diskette drive bracket: To attach the hook and loop fastener to the diskette drive bracket, follow these steps: 1. Separate the new hook and loop fastener. 2. Attach the opposite color of the hook and loop fastener to the existing hook and loop fastener on the tab on the diskette drive bracket [1] (Figure 3-27). 3. Remove the top layer from the hook and loop fastener to expose the adhesive strip prior to replacing the keyboard assembly [2] (Figure 3-27).
To replace the existing keyboard assembly in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open the display to its fully opened position of 135-degrees (Figure 3-28).
2. Angle the front end of the keyboard assembly into place at the front edge of the system unit module. 3. Ensure that the front plastic seams of the keyboard assembly and the front of the system unit module are aligned and flush with each other. 4. Carefully lower the rear of the keyboard assembly to the system unit module and press the outside rear corners until the keyboard assembly snaps into place. 5. Verify the alignment of the keyboard assembly to the computer base. Check the seams between the front and side edges of the computer base and the keyboard assembly. If the seam is uneven, remove the keyboard assembly and correctly align the tabs and recesses. 6. Press firmly in the center of the keyboard assembly below the status panel [1] to connect the keyboard connector [2] to the system board [3] (Figure 3-29).
Chapter 3.8 Battery Compartment Components This section contains removal procedures for the following battery compartment components: o Battery compartment o Anti-skid pad o Battery release button spring o Battery release button Removing the Battery Compartment To remove the battery compartment components, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all power from the computer and remove the AC Adapter and battery pack (Section 3.2). 2. Turn the computer top-side down. 3. Gently squeeze in the sides of the compartment, rocking it back and
forth, then lifting it up from the bottom of the base (Figure 3-30). 4. To replace the battery compartment, reverse the previous steps. Attaching the Anti-Skid Pads If installing a new battery compartment, two anti-skid pads must be attached to the bottom of the battery compartment. To attach the anti-skid pads, follow these steps: 1. Peel off the top layer of one of the anti-skid pads to expose the adhesive. 2. With the adhesive-side down, place the anti-skid pad into the raised oval outline on the battery compartment (Figure 3-31).
Removing the Battery Release Spring and Button To remove the battery release spring and button, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all power from the computer and remove the AC Adapter and battery pack (Section 3.2). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION >>>>>
4. Rotate the battery release button counterclockwise, until it bows slightly, and lift it up to clear the hook on the computer base (Figure 3-33).