Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875 Keyboard Replacement

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Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875 Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

If your Toshiba Satellite L305-S587 is not allowing you to type, use this guide in order to replace the keyboard. The keyboard allows you to enter information into the computer by pressing buttons, or keys. Things like physical damage, spills, or simply wear-and-tear may cause a keyboard to need to be replaced. No special skills are needed to replace the keyboard.

Before beginning this guide, shut down your computer. Inspect the keyboard to ensure that the cause of the malfunction is not debris stuck under or around the keys. Additionally, make sure that no parts of the keyboard are loose that may be causing it to malfunction.

Tools

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Step 1

Close the laptop lid and flip the laptop over.
Switch the lock button on the left to the unlock position. (The unlock position is to the left side.)

Step 2

Push the release button to the right.
Hold the release button to the right and lift the battery out of its housing.

Step 3

Open the laptop so the keyboard is facing you.
Using your fingers, remove the thin plastic cover above the keyboard.
Potential for device damage: Do not apply too much force when removing the cover piece as it can break.

Step 4

Remove the two 4.8 mm screws from underneath the plastic cover piece using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 5

Starting at the top, gently raise the keyboard enough to remove it from the socket.
Potential for device damage: DO NOT pull out the keyboard after it's out of its socket. The keyboard is connected to the hard drive through a data cable and removing forcefully could damage the cable and laptop.