CHAPTER 9: KEYBOARD

Removing the Keyboard

1.

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

 

2.

Remove the battery pack (see “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

 

3.

Remove the compartment door (see “Removing the Compartment Door” on

 

 

page 14).

 

4.

Remove the center control cover (see “Removing the Center Control Cover”

 

 

on page 33).

 

5.

Remove the five screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.

 

 

CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing the keyboard. The

 

 

keyboard along with the cables that connect it to the system board

 

 

connector are very fragile.

 

6.

Slide and lift the keyboard towards the display until the tabs come out of

1

 

the slots on the chassis.

 

2

3

1

screws (5)

3 tabs (7)

2

keyboard

 

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Dell M17X service manual Removing the Keyboard, Screws Tabs Keyboard