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Keyboard
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" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
3
Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 15).
4
Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 27).
5
Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Removing the Optical
Drive" on page 31.
6
Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 35).
7
Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover.
8
Push the connector tabs up and disconnect the keyboard cable from the
system-board connector.
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
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