Are the keys on your keyboard worn or broken, or is your touchpad no longer working? Or perhaps you're simply thinking of customizing your keyboard or upgrading to a more powerful one? Did you know that this service costs between €30 and €60? Are you wondering if it's possible to remove your laptop keyboard yourself? Yes, and it's very easy and quick! Just follow the steps below.

Looking for a quick and easy tutorial? Watch this video!

Can the keyboard be detached from a laptop?

Accidents happen… Who hasn't ever spilled their coffee or tea on the computer keyboard?

Now, do people react the same way if they spill a hot liquid on a laptop keyboard or on a desktop computer keyboard?

All desktop computer owners need to do is remove the USB cable connecting the keyboard to the central unit, and that's it! Then it's up to them to clean or replace it.

What about laptop owners? Most don't know that their keyboard can be disassembled and rush to the local repair shop, paying between 30 and 60 euros for a procedure they could easily have done themselves!

However, simply experiencing problems with your keyboard isn't enough to warrant replacing it. Some people want a backlit keyboard. Others want to customize or adapt their keyboard for gaming… and the list goes on.

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Whatever your goal, you want to disassemble your laptop keyboard ? Here's how to do it:

What would we need to do it?

You will need a thin screwdriver, that's all! Make sure your tool is not sharp so as not to damage the keys.

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How can I remove the keyboard from a laptop?

You'll see that it's a very simple procedure. Of course, every computer is different. Nevertheless, removing the keyboard remains the same for all laptops… with one small difference.

Sometimes you need to undo the two screws that are behind the battery on some laptops, then the procedure remains the same.

“Why does the procedure remain the same, when in some PCs there are screws behind the battery, and in others there aren’t?”

The same, simply because, in all cases, you will have to remove your battery and the power supply cable to proceed with the disassembly of the keyboard.

If, upon removing the battery, you see two screws, unscrew them. Otherwise, simply follow the steps outlined below:

Every computer has clips above the keyboard, not underneath! Be careful not to insert the screwdriver underneath the keyboard to lift it. This won't help and will likely damage the keys.

These clips are like tiny notches that make handling easier. When you unclip them, the keyboard pops out.

There are six of them, and they are located behind the tab key (TAB / or two arrows in the opposite direction) and to the right of the keys: escape, F4, F8, F12, Delete as well as the End key.

1. First, you need to turn off and unplug your PC.
2. Next, locate all the clips.
3. Release the clips by gently pushing the screwdriver (as far as it will go) back and the spring underneath the keyboard will instantly eject it.
4. Make sure that all clips are open.
5. Pull the keyboard towards you.
6. You'll notice that the wire is held in place by a small tab. Gently press on it with the screwdriver, and it will detach immediately.

And there you have it, your keyboard is detached from the laptop!

How do I reassemble it?

It's just as easy to put it back together. Here are the 3 steps to follow:

1. Position the keyboard.
2. Turn the tab back to the right place.
3. Insert the keyboard into the small notches and finally snap the clips into place.

Why would you want to disassemble a keyboard?

• Clean the keys.
• Replacing a faulty keyboard.
• Wanting a more efficient keyboard.
• The keys are stuck or erased.
• Not wanting to use stickers.
• The touchpad is no longer working.
• Desire a backlit (bright) keyboard.
• Not being used to the QWERTY keyboard or the reverse (AZERTY).
• I want to adapt it for gaming.
• … or others.
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So, you learned that it was very easy (and quick) to disassemble the laptop keyboard yourself; and at the same time, save up to 60 euros in handling fees!