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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

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  • Gently pull off the four rubber tabs located on the corners of the keyboard with your fingers.

Gently pull off the four rubber tabs located on the corners of the keyboard with your fingers.

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Step 2

  • Using a metal spudger, gently remove the plastic tabs that are covering the two screws.

Using a metal spudger, gently remove the plastic tabs that are covering the two screws.

Step 3

  • There are six 10mm screws indicated by the red markups . Remove the screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

There are six 10mm screws indicated by the red markups . Remove the screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

Step 4

  • Using a metal spudger, begin prying off the faceplate of the keyboard. There are small tabs along the edge of the keyboard and the faceplate that must be released. There are four tabs along the front of the keyboard and two along each side.

Using a metal spudger, begin prying off the faceplate of the keyboard. There are small tabs along the edge of the keyboard and the faceplate that must be released. There are four tabs along the front of the keyboard and two along each side.

Step 5

  • Using a plastic opening tool, lift the plastic covering away from the LED light.

Using a plastic opening tool, lift the plastic covering away from the LED light.

Step 6

  • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the ten 10mm screws that are indicated by the red markers.

Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the ten 10mm screws that are indicated by the red markers.

Step 7

  • Click the link below to watch a video that will guide you through the rest of the steps on how to replace LEDs in the keyboard. This step does require soldering . How to Replace Back-light LEDs

Click the link below to watch a video that will guide you through the rest of the steps on how to replace LEDs in the keyboard. This step does require soldering . How to Replace Back-light LEDs

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Huayu Nie - Aug 19, 2018

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Anyone know what type of LEDs are need for the replacement?

Carlos Eduardo Pereira Reis - Jun 20, 2019

High brightness led’s, 3mm.