Sony Vaio PCG-161L Keyboard Replacement

ID: 87632

Description: Use this guide to replace the keyboard on your...

Steps:

1. Turn your device upside down and remove the 6 10mm screws attaching the back casing to the device using a phillips head screwdriver.

2. Lift up underneath the keyboard using the iFixit opening tool to expose the ribbon wires connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

3. The two ribbon cables connecting the keyboard to the motherboard are held in using zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors.
4. Use a plastic opening tool or your fingernail to flip up the small retaining flaps, then pull the ribbon cables out of their connectors.