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Keyboard
Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your
Owner's Manual
.
Removing the Keyboard
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the hinge cover (see
Removing the Hinge Cover
).
3.
Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
4.
Slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer to disengage the notch on the keyboard from the tab on the palm rest.
5.
Lift and remove the keyboard.
Replacing the Keyboard
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Insert the six tabs and keyboard connector along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front-inside edge of the palm rest.
3.
Align the notch at the top of the keyboard with the tab on the palm rest, and then lower the keyboard into place.
4.
Applying even pressure to keep the keyboard flat, slide the keyboard towards the front of the computer to connect the keyboard connector and secure
the six tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front- inside edge of the palm rest. Ensure that the tab on the palm rest slides into the
notch at the top of the keyboard.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the
keyboard.
1
keyboard
2
M2 x 3-mm screws (4)
3
notch on keyboard
4
tab on palm rest
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
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