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Keyboard
Dell™Inspiron™8200
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Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over and remove the four M2.5 x 20-mm screws (three labeled "circle K" and one labeled "circle K/M").
3. Turn the computer over and open the display.
4. Use a nonmarring plastic scribe under the blank key to pry up the keyboard.
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
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M2.5 x 20-mm screws (4)
NOTICE: Be careful when handling the keyboard. The keycaps are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace.