Removing The Keyboard Cover; Figure 13. Removing The Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws; Table 5. Keyboard Cover Replacement Part Numbers - HP OmniBook XT1500 Series Troubleshooting And Self-Repair Manual

Removing the Keyboard Cover

Description
Cover, keyboard (with LED lens)
Cover, keyboard, 15-in
Required Equipment
•
#0 Phillips screwdriver.
•
Small flat-blade screwdriver.
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Close the notebook's display, and remove both screws from the backs of the hinge covers.
Screws,
M2.5x4mm (2)

Figure 13. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws

3. Open the display so that it lays flat.
4. Use the flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up the right end of the keyboard cover just above
the Page Up key, then lift the end until the cover unsnaps.
Caution
When removing the keyboard cover, be careful not to pull on the cable that connects the
keyboard cover to the notebook.
5. Carefully lift the cover to unsnap the latches above the center One-Touch button and the F1 key,
then lift the cover about an inch off of the notebook.
6. Disconnect the keyboard cover switch cable from the motherboard, and remove the cover from
the notebook.
46 Removing and Replacing Parts

Table 5. Keyboard Cover Replacement Part Numbers

Part Number Exchange Part Number
F3398-60917
F3379-60913
zt1100/xz200 and xt1500 Series
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