Dell C500 manual Keyboard

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1.Remove the hard drive.

2.Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from the holes labeled "circle K."

3.Turn the computer over and open the display.

NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

4.To release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly, use a small, flat- blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard.

NOTE: Removing the center control cover provides more room to free the keyboard.

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5.Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly.

6.Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer.

7.Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palmrest.

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