Embodiments of the present invention disclose a moveable keyboard lattice frame for a portable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the portable electronic device includes a display housing and a base housing. The base housing is attached to the display housing via hinge members and also includes a keyboard input area comprising of a plurality of input keys. Furthermore, a moveable keyboard lattice frame is formed within the base housing and includes key openings corresponding with positions of the plurality of input keys. Moreover, the keyboard lattice frame is configured to rise and lower based on rotational movement of the display panel and hinge members.