Samsung N150 Plus Keyboard Replacement

Use this guide to remove the keyboard from the Samsung N150 Plus.

Written By: patrick Russell

Introduction

This guide provides the necessary steps to remove the keyboard from the Samsung N150 Plus laptop. This process can be time-consuming and requires patience to remove the keyboard without damaging it. Make sure to take your time and follow the instructions completely.

?️ Tools:

Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
iFixit Opening Tools (1)
Spudger (1)

? Parts:

Samsung N150 Plus Keyboard (1)

Step 1: Battery Removal

Before proceeding, ensure the laptop is prepared for disassembly.

Turn off the computer.
Disconnect the charging cable from the laptop. ⚠️ Failure to unplug the cable could result in electric shock.
Flip the laptop upside down with the front face down on a flat surface.

Image: Underside of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop showing battery release latches.

Step 2: Unlock Battery Latches

Prepare to remove the battery.

Slide the left and right switches to the "unlocked" position.

Image: Underside of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop with hands sliding the battery release latches to the unlocked position.

Step 3: Remove Battery

Remove the battery from the laptop.

While holding the left and right hand switches in the "unlocked" position, push the battery away from the computer.

Image: Samsung N150 Plus laptop battery being pushed away from the chassis while latches are held open.

Step 4: Remove Back Panel

Access the internal components by removing the back panel.

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the fourteen 7mm screws until the back panel comes loose.

Image: Underside of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop with fourteen 7mm screws indicated by red circles, which need to be removed for the back panel.

Step 5: Pry Open Back Panel

Carefully separate the back panel from the laptop body.

Using either the blue plastic opening tools or spudger tool, wedge one in between the back panel and the laptop.
Apply pressure upwards until the back panel pops off.
⚠️ If the back panel is difficult to remove and feels like it is going to break, DO NOT force it. Check to confirm that all the screws are removed before attempting again.

Image: Close-up view of a spudger tool being used to pry open the back panel of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop.

Step 6: Access Internal Components

The laptop is now open, exposing internal parts.

The computer should be open with the motherboard exposed and internal components visible. You should now be able to access the Fan and RAM. There are more necessary steps to follow before accessing the screen and keyboard.

Image: Samsung N150 Plus laptop opened, revealing the motherboard, fan, and RAM.

Step 7: Identify Keyboard Screws

Locate screws securing the keyboard.

Double-check that you removed the three 7mm screws for the keyboard in the process of removing the back panel.

Image: Top view of the Samsung N150 Plus laptop keyboard area, with three 7mm screws indicated by red circles, relevant for keyboard removal.

Step 8: Release Keyboard Tabs

Prepare to detach the keyboard.

Flip the computer over. Then, use the plastic opening tools or spudger tool to push in the four, plastic tabs located at the top of the keyboard.

Image: Close-up view of a plastic opening tool being used to press the plastic tabs at the top edge of the Samsung N150 Plus keyboard.

Step 9: Lift Keyboard

Begin removing the keyboard.

Remove the keyboard by gently pulling the top loose, and lifting the keyboard out.
ℹ️ This step can be accomplished using your hands. However, if you are having trouble, try using the plastic opening tools.

Image: Hands lifting the Samsung N150 Plus keyboard away from the laptop chassis.

Step 10: Disconnect Ribbon Cable

Locate and prepare to disconnect the keyboard's ribbon cable.

Remove the keyboard completely from the bezel and locate the ribbon cable that connects the keyboard to the motherboard.

Image: Samsung N150 Plus laptop with the keyboard removed, showing the ribbon cable connecting to the motherboard.

Step 11: Remove Ribbon Cable

Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable.

Gently lift up the grey latch on the ribbon cable that connects it to the motherboard. Finish by removing the keyboard from the motherboard.
⚠️ Be extremely careful when unlatching the grey latch from the ribbon cable. It is very delicate and can easily be broken.

Image: Sequence of images showing how to gently lift the grey latch on the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

Reassembly

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

This document was last generated on 2017-08-02 04:07:17 PM.

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