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| Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm-rest
assembly.
2
Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
3
Adhere all cables on the keyboard.
4
Adhere the Mylar on the keyboard and palm-rest assembly.
Postrequisites.
1
Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 28.
2
Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 15.
3
Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 21.
4
Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 17.
5
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
6
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
