Disengaging the keyboard latch

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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