Dell 17/17R manual Replacing the Keyboard

Replacing 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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

2Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest and place the keyboard on the palm-rest.

3Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm-rest.

4Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

Postrequisites

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

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