HP Chromebook 11 G6 EE Keyboard Assembly Replacement

ID: 147300

Description:

Steps:

1. Remove the screws from the bottom case.
2. Two M2.5x8 PH1 screws.
3. Six M2.5x6 PH1 screws.

4. Use a plastic opening pick to release the clips that secure the keyboard.
5. Avoid too much prying force. If you pry too hard, you'll break your pick. The trick is to get the pick in just a little bit, and then run it along the edge of the device.
6. DO NOT use metal tools for this step.

7. Lift up the keyboard part way, being careful to not put stress on the keyboard and touchpad ribbon cables.

8. Lift up the keyboard part way, being careful to not put stress on the keyboard and touchpad ribbon cables.
9. Disconnect the keyboard ZIF connector

10. Disconnect touchpad ZIF connector.
11. Now you can remove the keyboard assembly completely.

12. If your replacement keyboard came with touchpad and cable, you can start reassembling the computer now. If you need to retrieve the touchpad from the old keyboard, keep reading.
13. Lift up the plastic guard covering the three PH0 M2x2 screws and remove them.
14. Lift the touchpad out and place into new keyboard.
15. Be sure to evenly tighten the touchpad screws during reinstallation. Even a small variance can lead to a touchpad that feels "off".