Dell N5010, M5010 manual Removing the Keyboard

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Keyboard

Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the 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) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

4.Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base.

NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base may not be present in all computers.

5. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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

6.Press the keyboard and slide it towards the bottom as far as possible.

7.Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest, and pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the tabs on the palm rest.