How to remove the keyboard from a laptop

A huge number of users prefer laptops to traditional desktop computers. And this is not surprising, because with such a device we can be more mobile - carry it with us or move it around the apartment without any problems. But sometimes difficulties arise: if it’s very easy to replace the keyboard on a regular PC, then you’ll have to tinker with a laptop.

There are several reasons why it becomes necessary to remove the keyboard. What are these reasons? Can I remove the keyboard myself or do I have to contact a service center? You will learn about all this in this article.

Why remove the keyboard from your laptop?

The simplest reason could be a broken keyboard. And you will either have to replace it, for which you need to remove the old one, or repair it, paying special attention to the contacts, or simply clean it.

Caring for a laptop is a little more difficult - dust, dirt, and hair accumulate under the keys. Sometimes there are food crumbs or some spilled liquids. You should get rid of all this regularly, because a large amount of dirt under the keys leads to them sticking, and sometimes the keyboard refuses to work at all. It is with the help of this element of the system that the laptop is controlled, so it is important to pay enough attention to it.

A short list of all the reasons why you might need to remove the keyboard:

• for cooling and purging the radiator, which is responsible for cooling the device;
• removing accumulated dirt;
• replacing any part.

How to properly remove the keyboard from a laptop

Removing the keyboard is not as difficult as it may seem. This does not require any special skills or knowledge in the field of technology, so even a beginner can cope with the task.

IMPORTANT! Before starting work, carefully study the proposed instructions and sequence of actions so that you understand what exactly you have to do. In addition, you can watch a video on the Internet to have a clear example of a successful procedure before your eyes.

Types of fastenings

This component can be attached in two different ways.

The most modern models in most cases have special latches made of plastic. There are several such fastenings - from four to eight.

Inspect the device carefully to look for small indentations. In most cases they are securely hidden.

The second method is less common, only on older laptops. Here everything is much simpler: ordinary screws act as fastenings, so removal will not take much effort and time.

It is important to find out in advance what type of mount your laptop model has in order to avoid an annoying mistake.

Removing the cable

Before starting work, be sure to turn off the device and also remove the battery that supplies power. Be careful and careful not to damage the device.

To work, you will need small screwdrivers, which everyone probably has at home. In the case of the first type of fastening, you need to lightly press on the top latch with one screwdriver, and carefully pry off the keyboard with the second. Do this procedure with each fastener. Be careful not to damage the element material.

After you remove the keyboard, you still cannot pull it, because it is connected to the motherboard using a special cable. To remove it, you need to understand how it is attached. The cable is located under the keyboard and usually has a simple fastening system. However, you should proceed very carefully.

After that, you can start doing what you did this work for.

Now you know how to remove the keyboard from a laptop, why it may be needed and what you should pay attention to. In the future, the procedure will become familiar to you if you do not forget about the need to regularly clean the laptop and all its components. In this way, you can protect yourself from many problems that arise when the keys are constantly dirty, and in addition, you can replace any keyboard button that has become unusable.