Dell C610, C510 manual Removing the Keyboard, Screw Removal

Keyboard: Dell Latitude C610/C510 Service Manual

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Keyboard

Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510 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.

2.Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws labeled "circle K."

Screw Removal

1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5)

3. Turn the computer over and open the display.

NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

4.Remove the center control cover.

a.Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case.

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