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Keyboard
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: 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) 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 three screws in the battery bay.
1 | battery bay | 2 | screws (3) |
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4.Turn the computer over and open the display.
5.Ease the keyboard surround up using your fingers or a plastic scribe. Lift the edges to separate the keyboard surround from the keyboard.
1 | plastic scribe | 2 | keyboard surround |
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