Dell Inspiron 1521 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 149)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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Removing the Keyboard
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 141.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 147).
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 to the
keyboard connector.
5 To disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the
system board, rotate the keyboard connector latch toward the front of the
computer.
6 Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector on the DIMM A
memory module cover.
1 screws (2) 2 keyboard
3 tabs (5) 4 keyboard cable
5 cable release lever
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