why! W650SZ Keyboard Replacement

Slide the latch on the right to the unlocked position.

Slide the latch on the left to the unlocked position.

Remove the battery pack from the slot.

With your #0 Philips screwdriver remove the 2 screws from the bottom panel.

Now you can remove the bottom cover.

Press gently at the points indicated to release the LED cover strip.

Turn the laptop over, then lift the LED cover.

Remove the LED cover.

The five screws that anchor the keyboard are now visible.

Start by removing the first screw.

Remove the remaining screws (2-5).

Dismount the keyboard from the chassis.

Flip the keyboard forward, taking care as it is still connected by a cable to the motherboard.

Release the cable latch on the right side of the motherboard connector with a small flat blade screwdriver.

Release the cable latch on the left side of the motherboard connector.

Slide the cable straight out from its connector.

Remove the keyboard.