4.
Insert a thin tool into the opening in the optical drive bay, and then press on the back of
the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer.
5.
Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you.
6.
Lift the rear edge of the keyboard (1), and then swing the keyboard (2) up and forward until it
rests upside down on the palm rest.
7.
Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (1) to which the keyboard backlight cable is
connected, and then disconnect the cable (2) from the system board.
8.
Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the keyboard cable is connected, and then disconnect
the cable (4) from the system board.
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