Dell Inspiron 5160 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service ManualRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry the cover loose from the hinges andcomputer base.3. Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and computer base.4. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm keyboard screws.5. Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display). Rest the keyboard face down on thepalm rest.6. Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.7. Remove the keyboard from the computer base.CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of yourcomputer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.1 hinge cover2 notched edgeNOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling thekeyboard.