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Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
3Adhere the tape over the keyboard.
Postrequisites
1Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 37.
2Replace the I/O board. See "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 33.
3Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
4Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 30.
5Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 25.
6Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on page 23.
7Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.
8Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 18.
9Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
10 Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
11 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.