Lenovo IdeaPad U450 Keyboard Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

The keyboard is an essential part of your computer and this guide will take you through the steps to replace your damaged one.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Turn off and unplug your laptop to prevent the risk of electrocution.
  
  Turn your laptop over so that the bottom is face up.
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2. Step 2
  On the top left of the laptop there is a switch. Make sure it's pushed in the unlocked position.
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3. Step 3
  Locate the switch collinear with the last one and move the switch to an unlocked position.
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4. Step 4
  Remove the unlocked battery.
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1. Step 5 Keyboard
  Flip the laptop so it's facing upwards.
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2. Step 6
  Open the laptop.
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3. Step 7
  Press the most northern region above F6 and F7 until a bit of your keyboard pops out.
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4. Step 8
  Use the spudger to pry the top of the keyboard out.
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5. Step 9
  Disconnect the wire connecting to keyboard to the laptop.
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6. Step 10
  Remove the keyboard
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Conclusion

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

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