Dell Inspiron 15 AMD - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard; Replacing the Keyboard

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 Keyboard
Dell™Inspiron™1546ServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
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Removing the Keyboard
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).
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4. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest.
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5. Ease the keyboard up until the keyboard cable connector is visible.
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6. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display.
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7. Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the system board connector and remove the cable.
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8. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
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screws (2)
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keyboard
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tabs (6)
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keyboard cable