Dell Alienware M17X R3, Service Manual

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Keyboard
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Keyboard
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 Battery Pack" on page 13) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery pack (see "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 13).
3 Remove the compartment door (see "Removing the Compartment Door"
on page 15).
4
Remove the center control cover (see "Removing the Center Control
Cover" on page 49).
5
Remove the five screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
CAUTION:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
CAUTION:
Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
6 Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on
the palm rest assembly.
7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly.