Dell M1530 - XPS laptop. TUXEDO, Service Manual

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Keyboard
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Keyboard
For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touchpad" in your Owner’s Manual .
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE:
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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers (see "Removing the
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 45).
3 Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4 Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer.
NOTICE:
Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure
to do so could result in scratching the display panel.