Service Manual

Replacing the keyboard

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working

inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/

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Procedure

CAUTION: Ensure that there are no cables under the keyboard.

1. Slide the keyboard under the tabs on the palm-rest assembly.

2. Align the screw holes on the keyboard bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

3. Replace the 15 screws (M2x3) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.