HP Pavilion dv6-2158nr Keyboard Replacement

  • Step 1 Battery

    • Locate the battery on the bottom side of the laptop.

    • Slide the release switch and the battery will pop out.

    • Remove the battery

  • Step 2 Keyboard

    • Using a Philips #1 Loosen the three 7mm captive screws that secure the memory module compartment cover to the computer.

    • Lift the rear edge of the cover, swing it up and to the front, and remove the cover.

  • Step 3

    • Loosen the two 6mm captive screws that secure the hard drive port bezel cover to the computer, using a Philips #1.

    • Lift the right side of the hard drive port bezel cover, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover.

  • Step 4

    • Use the Mylar tab to lift the hard drive up, and then slide it to the left to release it from the hard drive bay.

  • Step 5

    • Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board.

    • Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bay and set it aside.

  • Step 6

    • With laptop upside down locate the three sets of screws that fasten the keyboard and switch cover.

      • Two Phillips 7mm screws that secure the switch cover to the computer.

      • Four Phillips 4.0mm screws that secure the switch cover to the computer. (these are inside the battery bay)

      • Four Philips 7mm screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

    • Remove all ten screws.

  • Step 7

    • Turn the computer over, and locate the Switch Cover.

    • Using the Safe Pry Tool, un-clip the Switch Cover until it detaches from the computer.

      • The clips will need careful prying to unhook.

  • Step 8

    • Slide the Switch Cover onto the LCD Monitor, exposing the Speaker Assembly.

    • There are two ribbon cables still attached to the speaker assembly

    • Detach the two ribbon cables from the speaker assembly.

  • Step 9

    • Remove the three silver Phillips 3.5mm screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

    • Lift the rear edge of the keyboard and slide the keyboard back until the keyboard connector on the system board is accessible.

  • Step 10

    • Unhinge the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector to release the ribbon cable then pull gently on the cable to release.

      • You need to unhinge the blue plastic to release the ribbon cable from the main board.

    • The keyboard can now be lifted off and set aside.