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 Keyboard
AdamoXPS™ServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
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Removing the Keyboard
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).
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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).
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4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).
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5. Remove the four screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
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6. Ease the keyboard up using a plastic scribe.
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7. Carefully rotate the keyboard away from the computer as indicated in the following illustration.
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8. Release the connector tabs and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector.
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: 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working inside
the computer.
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screws (4)
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keyboard
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in damaging the keyboard cable.