Replacing The Keyboard; Keyboard Connectors, Standard And Usb - Lenovo 6423 Installation Manual

Replacing the keyboard

This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard.
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Locate the keyboard connector.
Figure 29. Keyboard connectors, standard and USB
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer.
5. Connect the new keyboard cable to a standard keyboard connector 1 or a
6. Go to Chapter 4, "Completing the parts replacement," on page 43.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety
information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/
operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
Note: Your keyboard might be connected to a standard keyboard connector 1
or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your keyboard is connected, see
"Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 6 or "Locating
controls and connectors on the front of your computer" on page 5.
USB connector 2 as required.
Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware
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