Keyboard Removal - Acer TravelMate P243-M Service Manual

Keyboard Removal

Prerequisite:
Battery Pack Removal
1. Use the small flat-blade screwdriver to press downward on the five (5) locking latches
until the keyboard disengages and separates from the system
Figure 3-8. Keyboard Latches
2. Turn the keyboard over so that the keyboard (C) is face down on the palm rest
(Figure 3-9).
3. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B)
Figure 3-9. Keyboard FPC
4. Remove the keyboard (C) from base assembly
CAUTION:
!
Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while
mainboard connector is locked.
Machine Maintenance Procedures
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