Question Want to replace Toshiba L70-A Satellite keyboard; can't get back off

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I want to replace the keyboard laptop. Following instructions I had found online, I removed the disk drive, hard drive and all screws (including the one under the memory/hard drive compartment cover) (I tried to add a photo, but don't see how -- "Insert Image" wants a URL). Bottom is loose all around, but feels like it's still being held down somewhere central. I know engineers are told to "get a bigger hammer," and I am one, but I'm reluctant to apply that suggestion. What am I missing in order to remove the back?
 
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Removal/replacement instructions here

You've obviously missed the screw in the middle of the keyboard. Make absolutely sure that you've marked each screw as to where it goes as putting too long a screw in a place where only a short one goes will punch a hole where you don't want one.
Actually, I did have all the screws out. But someone on one of the other forums sent me a link to a vid, and I was able to see a) you really only have to remove the two more-central screws, as those are the ones which go into the back of the keyboard, and not actually remove the back at all, and b) you need to be somewhat aggressive in "popping" the keyboard out of the housing. New keyboard is installed and functional. Thanks for your help!
 
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