Lenovo A700 User Guide
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Replacing the keyboard
Attention
Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before
reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty
Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of
the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at:
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty
Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of
the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at:
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
To replace the keyboard:
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
shut down the operating system, and turn off all attached devices and
the computer.
the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Refer to “Left and right view”
3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Refer to “Left and right view”
and “Rear view”.
Note
Your keyboard is connected to the USB connector at either side or
the rear of the computer.
the rear of the computer.
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer and connect
the new keyboard cable to the same connector.