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Keyboard

Dell™ Latitude™ C400 Service Manual

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

NOTICE:

Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed

batteries.

NOTICE:

To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on

the computer.

NOTICE:

Read "

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the

hard drive

.

NOTICE:

The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when

removing and handling the keyboard.

2. Turn the computer right-side up and remove the center cover.

Center Cover Removal

1 center cover

a. Open the computer all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.

b. Press and hold down the and keys to reveal the left release slot of the center cover.

NOTE:

To protect the keycaps, it may be helpful to place a straightedge (such as a short ruler) across the first