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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 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" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15).
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
3Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
4Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard and release the tabs on the plam rest.
5Lift and slide the keyboard to remove the tabs on the keyboard from the slots on the palm rest.
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