Dell Inspiron 17 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Service ManualRemoving the KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.5. Press the keyboard and slide it towards the bottom as far as possible.6. Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest, and 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 bestpractices 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 metalsurface (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 thecomputer.CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling thekeyboard.