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how do I remove the "keyboard"?

i have removed all screws from bottomplate and loosen the "keyboard"-plate all around the edge but I can't lift it fr.o.m. the bottomplate, It is stuck to the bottomplate and I can't see/understand way I can't loose it?!

hope you can help me!

 

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Hi,


Windows 8 activation key is embedded in the BIOS chip on the motherboard. No need to retrieve it. On installation of Windows 8 64bit using recovery media, it'll get automatically activated. Use recovery discs to factory reset OS.

You could also clean install Windows 8.1 64bit on your laptop that came with Windows 8 64bit using Microsoft windows media creation tool by making bootable installation USB. This will also automatically get activated on installation while connected to internet.

https://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html

Additional drivers after clean installation from here:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-Pavilion-15-Sleekbook/5330561/model/5351043


Regards

Visruth

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Hi,


Go through Page 31-35, carefully remove ribbon cable from ZIF connector on the board to remove keyboard: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03660406


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Visruth
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Hi,

thanks, I have replaced the harddisk now and now comes next problem.

I bougth the laptop for about 3-4 years with Windows 8 preinstalled.

I don't have any information as license key etc and the PC does not have a dvd drive.

How do I do to get and install Windows 8

/Birger

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Hi,


Windows 8 activation key is embedded in the BIOS chip on the motherboard. No need to retrieve it. On installation of Windows 8 64bit using recovery media, it'll get automatically activated. Use recovery discs to factory reset OS.

You could also clean install Windows 8.1 64bit on your laptop that came with Windows 8 64bit using Microsoft windows media creation tool by making bootable installation USB. This will also automatically get activated on installation while connected to internet.

https://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html

Additional drivers after clean installation from here:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-Pavilion-15-Sleekbook/5330561/model/5351043


Regards

Visruth
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Hi, 

I have now (re)intalled WIndows on a new hardrive and all is up an runing , many thanks!

Regards 

Birger

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You're very welcome 🙂


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