hp envy m6-aq103dx keyboard replacement

[broke_student99]

hello,

I spilled water on my keyboard and was wondering if there was an easy way to replace the front panel of this laptop as some keys no longer work. I fear I may have to work in from the back of the laptop removing almost all of its components and I'd rather not do that.

I saw videos of other envy models' front panels getting removed, but they looked a lottle different than the m6-aq103dx. 

I would like to know if it is possible just to remove the front panel (keyboard and touchpad) alone.

hp wanted over $400 for the repair and Id rather attempt a repair myself than giving them more than half of the original cost of the laptop. 

thanks!

[banhien · Accepted solution]

@broke_student99

Firstly please check the following which part or parts you need

   http://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=W2K45UA

Also check the following manual (same as your machine) to see you can do it yourself or not

   http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05098448.pdf

My suggestion: go to an authorized repairer in your are and they can fix for you.

Regards.

[broke_student99]

Update,

I ordered a replacement top cover with the keyboard attached from a used parts store and successfully did the replacement myself.

Here are some things I noticed.

-I did have to take out almost every component of the laptop to replace the top panel.

-The top panel is riveted to the keyboard so if you need a keyboard replacement, I recommend that you order the entire top panel with a keyboard, not just a keyboard. (Someone might try to scam you by selling just the keyboard)

-This repair was pretty easy with the help of the service manual.

-The fact that HP wanted $400 for this is rediculous.

[pritam21]

 How much did it cost ?

[broke_student99]

The top panel including the keyboard cost about around $20. I bought a referbished cover, but It works great.