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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 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.
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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