Dell M5030, N5030, N5020 manual Removing the Keyboard

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Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 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 two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

4. 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.

5.Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest. Pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the three tabs on the palm rest.

6.Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest.

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Contents Page Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Click Enter a Service Tag Flashing the BiosReplacing the Bluetooth Module Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Module Back to Contents Replacing the Camera Module Camera ModuleRemoving the Camera Module Back to Contents Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Processor Module Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkReplacing the Processor Heat Sink Display Display AssemblyDisplay Bezel Replacing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Bezel Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Back to Contents Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Power Button Module Power Button ModuleRemoving the Power Button Module Back to Contents Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Back to Contents Removing the Palm Rest Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Replacing the Battery BatteryRemoving the Battery Page Replacing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Back to Contents Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Replace the Mini-Card see Replacing the Wireless Mini-CardEntering the Service Tag in the Bios
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