94 Adding and Replacing Partsw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mKeyboardCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in theProduct Information Guide.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or byperiodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you beginworking inside the computer.1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 81.2 Open the display.3 Remove the hinge cover. See page 93.4 Remove the keyboard:a 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. Becareful when removing and handling the keyboard.b Lift up the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboardconnector.c Pull up on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector fromthe system board.NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the five tabs along thefront edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place.system board connectortabs (5)keyboard connector pull-tabscrews (2)keyboard
