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Replacing the keyboard cover
Tools you need to complete this task:v
To replace the keyboard cover:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Turn the convertible notebook over so the top is facing up.
3Open the LCD panel to the fully open position.
4Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the 
P
AUSE and INSERT keys and gently pry it up.
5Insert the small flat-blade screwdriver under the bottom of the keyboard cover between the 
F1 and F2 keys and gently pry it up.
6Remove the keyboard cover from the convertible notebook by pulling the cover toward you 
and at the same time lifting its front to clear the keyboard. You will hear small snapping 
sounds as the cover comes away from the convertible notebook. Be careful not to break off 
the tabs located on the bottom of the cover.
7Slide the tabs on the bottom side of the new cover under the convertible notebook frame.
8Press down on the cover in several places to make sure that it is correctly mounted. The 
cover is correctly mounted when you can run your finger along the cover and find no loose 
spots. The cover should be flat all the way across.
9Close the LCD panel.Caution
If the cover is not correctly replaced, the convertible notebook could be 
damaged when you try to close the LCD panel.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR - 
						

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Replacing the keyboard
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the keyboard:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the two bottom keyboard screws.
3Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27. Tip
The screw holes are marked with a K.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 black 2.5*8.0 
(Keyboard)
Screw
Screw 
						

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4Lift the back edge of the keyboard slightly, then slowly slide it toward the LCD panel to release 
the keyboard retaining tabs located on the front edge of the keyboard.
5Carefully rotate the keyboard toward you so it lies keys-down on top of your convertible 
notebook. Be careful not to damage the LCD panel.
6Swing the black keyboard connector clip up, then lift the cable out of the connector. Be careful 
not to touch or damage any other components.
7Place the new keyboard on your convertible notebook.
8Make sure the black keyboard connector clip is up, insert the cable into the connector, then 
swing the clip down to lock the connector in place.
Important
The keyboard cable is correctly oriented if it is not twisted.
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9Insert 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.
10Gently 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.
11Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
12Close the LCD panel.
13Turn your convertible notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
14Replace the screws removed in Step 2. 
						

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Replacing the inverter
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the inverter:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
3Open the LCD panel to the fully open position.
4Remove the rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Important
The number of rubber inserts varies by convertible notebook model. 
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
4 or 8 black 2.5*5.0 (LCD 
panel front)1 chrome 2.5*2.5 
(Inverter)
Insert
Insert Insert Insert InsertInsert Insert Insert 
						

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5Remove the screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
6Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly.
7Disconnect the connectors from the inverter.
8Remove the screw that connects the inverter to the front of the LCD panel assembly.Important
The number of screws varies by convertible notebook model. 
Screw Screw Screw Screw
Screw Screw ScrewScrew
Screw 
						

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9Align the new inverter with the screw hole, replace the screw that was removed in Step 8, 
then reconnect the cables.
10Press the LCD panel front and back together. Press the two halves together in several places 
until they click in place. You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do 
not meet.
11Replace the LCD panel assembly screws removed in Step 5.
12Replace the inserts removed in Step 4.
13Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27. Caution
The larger rubber inserts go across the top of the panel. 
						

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Replacing the power button board
Tools you need to complete this task:v
Screws removed during this task:
To replace the power button board:  
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the convertible notebook” on page 5.
2Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27.
3Open the LCD panel to the fully open position.
4Remove the rubber inserts from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
Important
The number of rubber inserts varies by convertible notebook model. 
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver
2 chrome 2.5*6.0 
(Power button 
board)4 or 8 black 2.5*5.0 (LCD 
panel front)
Insert
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5Remove the screws from the front of the LCD panel assembly.
6Carefully separate the front and back of the LCD panel assembly.
7Disconnect the power button cable from the power button board.Important
The number of screws varies by convertible notebook model. 
Screw Screw Screw Screw
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8Remove the two screws that connect the power button board to the front of the LCD panel 
assembly, then remove the board.
9Install the new power button board.
10Replace the screws that were removed in Step 8, then reconnect the cable.
11Press the LCD panel front and back together. Press the two halves together in several places 
until they click in place. You should find no loose spots or spots where the two halves do 
not meet.
12Replace the LCD panel assembly screws removed in Step 5.
13Replace the inserts removed in Step 4.
14Replace the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on 
page 27. Caution
The larger rubber inserts go across the top of the panel.
Screw
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