Sony Vaio VPCEB11FM Keyboard Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Battery
  Power down and disconnect the laptop from power supply.
  
  Using your fingers, unlock the tab by pushing on the slide.
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2. Step 2
  While holding the release slide, use your thumb to lift the lip of the battery to pull it out.
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3. Step 3
  Pull the battery out.
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1. Step 4 DVD Drive
  Remove the 7mm screws with the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.
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2. Step 5
  Grasp the DVD drive's face plate with your fingers and pull out.
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1. Step 6 Keyboard
  Within the DVD drive compartment, press on the hole to push the keyboard out of its placement.
  
  The keyboard may need to be loosened on its edges with a plastic spudger.
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2. Step 7
  Carefully pull the keyboard back to expose ribbon connector.
  
  Using a spudger, or your finger tips, carefully slide the the ribbon keeper open.
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Conclusion

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

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