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Keyboard
Dell™ XPS™ L502X Service Manual
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: 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 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: 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
4.Push the tabs on the top cover to release the keyboard.
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5.Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the top cover.
6.Lift the connector latch up and pull the
1 | keyboard tabs (5) | 2 | keyboard backlight cable connector |
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CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
