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Keyboard
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
3.Turn the palm rest over and remove the ten screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4.Disconnect the multimedia board cable and power board cable from their connectors.
5.Disconnect the dual multimedia board/power board cable from the connector.
6.Disconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) from the connector.
7.Remove the keyboard shield.
8.Lift the keyboard out of the palm rest.
1 | multimedia board cable connector | 2 | power board cable connector |
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