Dell Vostro 1400, Owner'S Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts
Keyboard
For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touch Pad" on page 49.
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 163.
2
Remove the central control cover (see "Central Control Cover" on
page 170).
3
Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE:
The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4
Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access the keyboard
connector.
5
Rotate the keyboard connector latch towards the front of the computer to
disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system
board.
6
Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector.
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