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Keyboard
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when
removing and handling the keyboard.
2. Turn the computer right-side up and remove the center cover.

Center Cover Removal

1center cover
a. Open the computer all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
b. Press and hold down the <F4> and <F5> keys to reveal the left release slot of the center cover.
NOTE: To protect the keycaps, it may be helpful to place a straightedge (such as a short ruler) across the first