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4.
Remove the 13 Phillips PM2.5×6.6 screws that secure the keyboard/top cover to the bottom cover.
5.
Turn the computer right side up with the front toward you.
6.
Open the computer.
CAUTION:
There are 2 ribbon cables connecting the keyboard/top cover to the system board that can be damaged
if too much separation is achieved.
7.
Lift the front edge (1) of the keyboard/top cover until it separates from the bottom cover.
8.
Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector (2) to which the keyboard cable is attached, and then
disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
9.
Release the ZIF connector (3) to which the TouchPad cable is attached, and then disconnect
the TouchPad cable from the system board.
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Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures
Do not completely separate the keyboard/top cover from the bottom cover in the next step.
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