HP Pavilion dv1000 Keyboard Replacement

  • Step 1 Battery

    • Shut down the computer.

    • Disconnect all external devices and cables from the computer.

  • Step 2

    • Flip the laptop over.

  • Step 3

    • Locate the gray sliding tab next to the black bar where the battery is located.

    • Slide the gray sliding tab to the left until you hear a distinct click.

    • The inside edge of the battery should pop up.

  • Step 4

    • Grasp the inside edge of the battery.

    • Lift the inside edge of the battery up to detach the battery from the laptop.

  • Step 5 Keyboard

    • Remove the highlighted screws.

    • After removing the screws, flip the laptop over.

  • Step 6

    • Open the laptop.

    • Use the spudger to lift the keyboard.

    • Do not pull the keyboard up and away from the computer, because it is still attached by a ribbon cable.

    • Press the two white clips forward with your fingers and gently pull the ribbon from the clips.