Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement

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Description: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c - how to...

Steps:

1. Switch-off the Laptop and remove the battery.
2. The HDD/Memory Cover is held by 3x Phillips screws. Remove them.
3. Remove the Cover.

4. There are 2 x screws securing the keyboard. You can find them by a small KB symbol.
5. Slide the keyboard forward.
6. Lift the keyboard at the bottom.

7. Under the keyboard there are two flex cables connected to the motherboard:
8. The smaller one is for the mouse buttons and the legendary TrackPoint.
9. The bigger one is for the KB.
10. Disconnect them and remove the KB.