How to remove Compaq Presario F700 laptop keyboard

Before you start, turn off the power, remove the battery and remove the AC adapter.

STEP 1

Start lifting up the switch cover as it shown on the picture below. You’ll have to work with your fingers to disengage small plastic latches holding the switch cover.

Be careful, there is a thin ribbon cable running from the switch cover to the motherboard.

STEP 2.
Now you can lift up the top side of the keyboard and access the connector underneath the keyboard.

he keyboard cable connector is located above the touch pad. Before you pull the cable and remove the keyboard you have to unlock the connector.

Move both sides of the locking tab about 1-2 millimeter up and release the keyboard cable.

Now you can remove the keyboard