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HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement

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    1. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Ensure the laptop is completely powered off and power adapter is unplugged before removing the battery.

      • Turn over laptop so that the bottom is showing.

      • Unlock the latch.

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    2. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back cover and you will then be able to see the battery.

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    3. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Unlatch the two latches securing the battery in the case.

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    4. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Use a plastic opening tool to lift and remove the battery.

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    1. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two Phillips #0 screws securing the keyboard to the laptop.

      • Turn the laptop over and lift the display to reveal the keyboard.

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    2. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Insert the plastic spudger between the keyboard and the housing.

      • Start at the corner.

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    3. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • 4 tabs are located at the top of the keyboard, which lock it in place.

      • Pry and twist the spudger along the top of the keyboard until each tab is released.

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    4. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Pull back the keyboard from the top.

      • Be mindful of the fragile cables behind it.

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    5. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Flip up the connecting flap on each of the three ribbon cables.

      • The small cable on the last picture ist only there, if you have a backlit keyboard. If you want to replace a keyboard without backlight, there will be no cable on your original keyboard.

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    6. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Remove each of the three cables by gently pulling them from their respective connectors.

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    7. HP Elitebook 820 G1 Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the keyboard from the housing.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Guide Comments

Good guide. Thanks!

But you missed step 1. Remove two screws that hold the keyboard in place

Chris Maschmeier - Reply Share

@eth0wookiee do you mean is Step #5 ?

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