Remove keyboard on compaq presario 700...

Feb 10, 2009

-   My dog peed on my pc, too! We have it all cleaned off and the computer works fine, but after a while...after it gets hot...it stinks!!!!!! what to do now? ughh -   msmoodster

Sep 09, 2008

-   Okay, I finally figured it out. Plus it appears that there's a difference between the Compaq 700 and the Compaq *C*700. I just had to push my smallest screwdriver into one of the holes and it pushed the keyboard out. (A paperclip would also probably suffice). It would've helped if the manual said that. It also would've helped if it better explained how to release the zero-insertion-force connector holding in the cable, but I managed to figure that out after some playing around. My laptop bezel isn't too bad after the ordeal (the old keyboard took most of the scratches) but it still ticks me off that HP doesn't know how to explain things to its customers.-   Visor4

Sep 08, 2008

-   > Look for 4 tabs on the top edge of the keyboard. Use a small flat head screwdriver or something similar and pry forward.

You're kidding, right? I'm looking at my Compaq C776 and I can barely see the tabs. When I try to pry at them with a small flathead screwdriver, I scratch up the nice finish above the keyboard. This is NOT an "easy" solution as the keyboard still won't budge and now I'm scratching my 3-week-old laptop all to hell. I've removed all 3 keyboard screws, and a couple of others just for good measure. The HP manual does not mention anything about poking at tabs, and makes it seem like the keyboard should come out in a sinch. Anybody else got any ideas?-   Visor4

May 16, 2008

-   i did;nt spill anything on my Presario 700. the keyboard just dont work. it turns on and all, the mouse pad works but not the keyboard. please help. -   Kizzy30