Figure 33 - Keyboard Screws - HP OMNIBOOK 5500 Service Manual

5. Flex the center of the Palmrest Assembly to release the side-tabs. Disconnect the Keyboard
Flex cable. The other two cables can remain in place, or disconnect to fully remove the
Palmrest Assembly.
6. Remove the four Keyboard Screws (see Figure 33 for the location of the screws).

Figure 33 - Keyboard Screws

7. Lift up the Keyboard – be sure to thread the Keyboard Flex Cable underneath the plastic of
the Upper Chassis Case.
8. To remove the Keyboard further, the DC Power Supply Board must be removed. Pull up
evenly on both tabs of the Power Board. See Figure 34.
Applying uneven pressure when removing the Power Board may cause
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damage to the connector pins.
Keyboard
Screws
F1320-60920
(qty 4)
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