25 Removing the Keyboard
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
Prerequsites
1Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 12.
2Remove the compartment door. See "Replacing the Compartment Door" on page 15.
3Remove the center control cover. See "Removing the Center Control Cover" on page 41.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
2Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the palm rest assembly.
3Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly.
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