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Keyboard, Removing the keyboard – Dell Inspiron 14R (N4010, Early 2010) User Manual

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Keyboard

Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Service Manual 

  

Removing the Keyboard

  

Replacing the Keyboard

 

 

 

 

Removing the Keyboard

 

1.

Follow the instructions in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the battery (see

Removing the Battery

).


 

3.

Remove the module cover (see

Removing the Module Cover

).


 

4.

Remove the memory module(s) (see

Removing the Memory Module(s)

).


 

5.

Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

 

 

6.

Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

 

7.

Slide the keyboard downwards to release the tabs on the palm rest that secure the keyboard.

 

8.

Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest. Pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the tabs on the palm rest.

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 www.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

) 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.