Keyboard, Removing the keyboard – Dell Inspiron 1420 (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 41.
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 129.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 135).
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.