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How to remove a Toshiba Tecra M3 Keyboard

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What you need

  • Philips Screwdriver

  • Small Razor Blade/Flat-Head Screwdriver

    1. Remove the Laptop Battery (to prevent laptop from getting bumped and turning on).
    2. On the casing of the laptop _(just above the keyboard –where the power button is located)_locate a little notch on either side and lift. Gently remove the plastic casing.
    3. You should now be able to see 2 screws (on either side of the top laptop) and unscrew them.
    4. Put your fingers on either side of the top part of the keyboard and gently lift upwards
    5. Lift the keyboard out and unplug it.

Aspire One Keyboard Removal

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Things you will need.

  • Small Razor Blade

or

  • Small Flat-Head Screwdriver

    1. Unplug the Aspire One battery (to avoid any chances of the laptop turning on while you are working on it).
    2. On the right hand side of the Keyboard you should see several notches, get your Razor Blade and gently pry the keyboard up over the notches.
    3. Once lifted push the little notch in the top middle of the keyboard in and slide the keyboard out.

Note: It is normal for the Laptop keyboard cable to be “bent” to fix in the slot.

ASUS Recovery Partition

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  1. Press F9 during POST (computer start) to enter into the ASUS Recovery Partition.

Note: Tested on an Acer x58 Laptop

How to open a Brother DP-550CJ Printer

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What you will need

  • Small Flat-Head Screwdriver

  • Philips Screwdriver

    1. Undo the clips at the front, one on each side and lift the plastic panel up slightly.
    2. Take the top plastic cover off, revealing the Ink Cartridge area using a Flat-Head Screwdriver gently lift the clips on either side up and gently lift the plastic casing up.
    3. Remove the two Copper Screws on the top of the back part of the printer.
    4. Once removed, gently lift the top chassis off.
    5. You should now have unfettered view of the keyboard, undo the latches on each side.
    6. Slide the keyboard towards you and gently lift it up out of place.