HP TouchSmart 15-r015dx Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Easy five minute guide, with pictures on how to replace the original keyboard on a HP TouchSmart 15-r015dx laptop to a Cruus NSK-CN6SC keyboard. Replacement may be needed for damaged or broken keyboards. Change your keyboard with three easy steps and using two tools, 1 iFixit Opening Tool and 1 Phillips #00 Screwdriver. Learn how to replace the keyboard on your laptop and spend less than $8 on tools.

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Using your Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two screws to loosen the fittings of the keyboard.
One of the screws lies in the label.

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Flip the laptop over to view the top and lift the screen up.
There are sixteen clips holding the keyboard in place. Gently pry up each clip using a plastic opening tool. Once all clips are loose, lift the keyboard from the computer.
Do NOT pull the keyboard up more than 2-3 inches as there is a film-material connecting the keyboard to the laptop.

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There is a small black latch holding the film-material in place.
Flip the black latch up to release the film-material. Once flipped up, simply pull the film-material out from the laptop to release the keyboard.
There are tiny prongs on the ribbon; it must be carefully removed and upon re-installation the prongs must be lined up exactly in each tiny track in order for the keyboard to work.