Sony Vaio VGN-S260 Keyboard Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

How to take out the Sony Vaio VGN-S260 keyboard

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Flip the laptop over so the Vaio logo is facing down.
  
  Locate the battery at the top and Find the release and unlock slides on the battery.
  
  Slide the unlock tab to the unlock position.
  
  Slide the release tab in the direction of the arrow, i.e. towards the unlock tab.
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2. Step 2
  With the tabs still in the unlock position, slide the battery away from the main case.
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1. Step 3 Keyboard
  Flip the computer over so the Vaio logo is facedown.
  
  Unscrew the 2 screws next to the battery.
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2. Step 4
  Flip the computer over again so the Vaio logo is face up.
  
  Open the lid.
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3. Step 5
  Press down on the outer gray shell around the keyboard.
  
  Use the spudger to gently lift keyboard.
  
  Do not pull up the keyboard too far as it is attached to a ribbon underneath.
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4. Step 6
  Lift up lever underneath the ribbon to detach the keyboard.
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Conclusion

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

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