Keyboard 37
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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
page11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Keyboard
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page33.
Procedure
1
Remove the 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 careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so
could result in scratching the display panel.