Introduction
This guide is simple to follow. The keyboard can easily be removed and installed within minutes.
Tools
Parts
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Flip device over so that the battery is farthest from you.
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Identify the switch on the upper left corner and push it left to be in "unlocked" position.
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Identify the latch on the upper right hand corner. Drag and hold the latch to the right.
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Pull the battery out.
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Now flip device back over to show the keyboard.
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Locate the three tabs at the top of the keyboard.
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Start on the top-right and use the spudger to push off the tab from the keyboard.
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Move to the middle tab while still holding the right side up so the tab doesn't fall back into place.
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Continue to hold up keyboard while disconnecting the last tab.
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Here you can see that the keyboard is still attached to the device.
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Use the Spudger to lift the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) to release the keyboard ribbon.
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Once tab is lifted, the keyboard ribbon should come right out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
