OLPC XO-4 Touch Keyboard Replacement

Michael Kellerman and 7 other contributors

Last updated on November 29, 2019

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5 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Easy

Difficulty rating: Easy! Minimal disassembly, using only basic tools.

Introduction

Go to step 1

Use this guide to replace a broken keyboard.

What you need

Tools

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  Phillips #1 Screwdriver

  $5.49 iFixit$8.99 Moody - Made in USA

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Step 1 Battery

• Turn the laptop upside-down, with the handle facing away from you.
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Step 2



• Pull the lock tabs towards the green outer edges of the laptop.
• Hold the left lock tab in the unlock position until the battery is completely removed in the next step.
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Step 3
• Lift up on the middle of the battery to remove it from the device.
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Step 4 Keyboard
• Remove the two 2mm Phillips #1 screws from beneath the battery lock tabs.
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Step 5
• Flip the laptop over to its normal position.
• Lift the two antennas on both sides to unlock the screen.
• Open the laptop.
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Step 6
• Be careful not to pull the keyboard too far because there is still a ribbon cable attached to the bottom.
• Gently lift up on the back of the keyboard.
• Pull the keyboard up far enough to expose the ribbon cable.
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Step 7
• Gently lift up on the black connector to release the ribbon cable.
• Gently pull the blue plastic tab up and away from the black connector.
• Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
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Michael Kellerman

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