Removing the Keyboard

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 131.

2Remove the center control cover and hinge covers (see "Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on page 136).

3Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm 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.

4Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer.

NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.

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M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2)

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keyboard

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keyboard tabs (5)

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keyboard cable

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plastic securing bar

 

 

5Pull up on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system board and remove the keyboard.

Adding and Replacing Parts

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Dell M1530 Removing the Keyboard, Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on, 139, Keyboard tabs, Plastic securing bar