HP Pavilion DV6 Series User manual

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Keyboard Removal Guide
HP Pavilion DV6 Series Notebook
Removal may vary slightly from model to model
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Removing the keyboard from the HP Pavilion DV6 series notebook requires several steps. The only tool needed will
be a small Phillips screwdriver.
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Step#1
Remove battery.
Step#2
Next, remove 5 screws from the bottom of the case (as shown). These screws hold the keyboard cover in place.
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Step#3
Now remove 4 more screws (as shown). These screws hold the keyboard into place.
Step#4
Next, turn over the laptop and pry up on the keyboard cover (the plastic panel that sits right above the keyboard). Now
that the screws have been removed, just plastic tabs hold it into place.
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Step#5
Now carefully lift up on the keyboard cover as shown. This will expose the three remaining screws holding down the
keyboard. These screws are outlined below.
Step#6
Next, carefully flip the keyboard over so you can access the connector holding the keyboard cable.
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Step#7
Final step requires you to carefully lift the black plastic tab of the connector to unlock the keyboard cable. Now,
remove the cable and your done.
Reverse procedure to install your new keyboard.
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