Alienware M14X service manual Removing the Keyboard

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Alienware® M14x 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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

3.Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).

4.Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).

5.Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

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

CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.

6. Pry the keyboard up and without pulling hard carefully lift the keyboard towards the display.

1	screws (3)	2	keyboard
3	tabs (4)	4	palm-rest assembly

7.Lift the release latches on the connectors on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable and backlit keyboard cable.

8.Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.