Z12 - Z14 Keypad replacement steps
Needed tools: -Flathead screwdriver -Philips head screwdriver
Remove back cover -Pop the 3 pin and 4 pin com-connectors out by the Ethernet port (easiest done by using a flat head screwdriver, Picture 1 – Yellow) -Take out the four screws (Picture 1 - Red) -Back cover pulls straight off
Disconnect keypad ribbon cable (Picture 2 - Blue) -Release the small brown bracket holding the cable in by sliding it up -The cable should come free at that point
Remove the key pad -This can be done with any fine tipped tool (flathead screwdriver recommended) -Carefully pry up one of the edges -There are three layers to this key pad (Outside keys, middle with metal brackets, bottom directly adhered to the clock casing. -The keypad is just glued with a strong adhesive to the clock casing. -While removing the keypad it may be a good idea to set the back cover back on (without screws) to protect the insides while prying.
Remove the main board -Remove the 2 pin connector that attaches to the speaker on the bottom of the board (Picture 2 - Orange) -Take out the three screws holding it down (Picture 2 - Red) -Just flip the board up to get it out of the way.
Add new keypad -Take off the adhesive cover on the back of the new keypad -Line it up and stick it in the same crevice the old keypad was in -Make sure to get the ribbon cable through the slot in the top -Bend the ribbon cable up so that when you put the main board back in the cable is accessible.
Replace the main board -Place it back in the same position (There are a few little black tabs by the left and right screw holes that will match up) and screw it down.
Connect cables again -Slide the ribbon cable back into the white connector with the brown bracket. Tighten down the bracket. (Picture 2 - Blue) -Reconnect the 2-pin speaker cable connector (Picture 2 - Orange)
Replace back cover -Be sure not to pinch any cables -Set right on top so the Ethernet, power and USB ports align with the holes in the cover. -Replace the 4 screws (Picture 1 - Red) -Replace the 3 pin and 4 pin connectors (Picture 1 - Yellow)
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