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Removing/replacing the keyboard assembly – Texas Instruments EXTENSA 570CD User Manual

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6.5.5

Removing/Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

The procedure for removing and replacing the keyboard assembly is as
follows:

1.

Power the notebook off; disconnect the AC Adapter from the notebook
(if attached) and remove the battery pack(s) as described in Paragraph
6.5.1.

2.

The top edge of the keyboard is held in place by latches above the
PrtSc and F2 keys. Slide the latches toward the outer edges of the
notebook.

3.

Using a small straight-blade screwdriver, lift the rear edge of the
keyboard and lay the keyboard over on the glidepad.

4.

Unlock the keyboard ZIF connector on the main board and remove
the keyboard cable; lift the keyboard out of the unit.

5.

When installing the replacement keyboard, essentially reverse Steps 1
through 4.

.

Left side release
latch (behind F2 Key)

Right side release
latch (behind PrtSc Key)

Figure 6-3 Removing/Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

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