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Keyboard, Removing the keyboard – Dell XPS M1330 (M1330, Mid 2007) User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

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Keyboard

For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touch Pad" on page 43.

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 127.
2 Remove the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover (see "Hinge Covers

and Center Control Cover" on page 132).

3 Remove the two M2 x 2-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.

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