Dell PP22X, DT549 owner manual Removing the Keyboard, Lift and remove the keyboard, 145

Keyboard

For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 41.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 137.

2Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 143).

3Remove the four screws at the top of the keyboard.

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

4Slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer to disengage the notch on the keyboard from the tab on the base of the computer.

5Lift and remove the keyboard.

Adding and Replacing Parts

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