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Keyboard, Removing the keyboard – Dell Inspiron 14z (N411z, Late 2011) User Manual

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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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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 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:

To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery

(see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer.

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.

Removing the Keyboard

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
4 Gently slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm-rest assembly.
5 Press the four tabs on the palm-rest assembly and disengage the keyboard.