Disengaging the keyboard latch for 12" G4 Powerbook

Hello again;
Does anyone know how to disengage the keyboard latch for a G4 Powerbook 12" ?
I am trying to reset the PMU. I have the keyboard screws off (under the F1/F2 and F11/F12 keys. I also have the F5/F6 keys off. I have removed the screws but the latch(?) seems to be black and is not a normal screw.
Help please.
Cheers
(This is also posted in the 'power-battery' section (sorry but I'm desperate to fix this machine).

First, there is no reason to remove the keyboad in order to do a PMU reset on any of the 12" powerbooks. For instructions on PMU resets for all 'modern' macs, see this kbase document: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14449
Second, there is no latch on the keyboard for those machines. To remove the keyboard you just remove those F1, F2, F11, F12 keys, remove the tiny screws under them. Then turn the computer over, remove the 4 screws holding the ram cover on, remove the single black screw found under that panel. Now the keyboard will flip up. Pictures and more detail available here: http://www.pbfixit.com/Guide/53.5.0.html

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Hello;
Does anyone know how to do this for a G4 Powerbook?
I am trying to reset the PMU. I have the keyboard screws off (under the F1/F2 and F11/F12 keys. I also have the F5/F6 keys off. I have removed the screws but the latch(?) seems to be black and is not a normal screw.
Help please.
Cheers

Thanks for the reply...
I have a PowerBook G4 (867 MHz). Believe me, I cased the thing all over and there is no reset buttton anywhere on the outside. (I know what they look like as I am a long time Apple user, and this is my fourth machine).
This is just final effort before taking to the shop tomorrow, but I don't live anywhere near London so it will be a third party, certified Apple repair shop. I just thought I would try this first, rather than paying some guy to push a button that I almost have access to.
Cheers

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