Comptia A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Exam Cram Notes

Chapter 1: Mobile Devices
Install and Configure Laptop Hardware and Components
Hardware/Device Replacement
Keyboard
 Laptop keyboards are smaller than standard desktop keyboards. Generally, laptop keyboards include the function keys, alphanumeric keys, and the “system” keys such as “Backspace”, “Enter”, and so forth
Steps for Replacing a Keyboard:
Following are the general steps for replacing a notebook keyboard:
 Disconnect the laptop from AC power and remove the battery
 Remove the screws that keep the keyboard in place
 Turn the laptop upright
 Open the screen so that the keyboard is visible
 If necessary, remove the bezel that keep the keyboard in place
 To expose the keyboard cable, lift up the keyboard
 Remove any hold-down devices used to keep the keyboard cable in place
 Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board
 Remove the keyboard