Dell Studio 1450 Service Manual

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Dell Studio 1450 Service Manual Manual pdf 28 page image

Back to Contents PageKeyboardRemoving the KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).3. Remove the three screws in the battery bay.4. Turn the computer over and open the display.5. Ease the keyboard surround up using your fingers or a plastic scribe. Lift the edges to separate the keyboard surround from the keyboard.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: 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: 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside thecomputer.1 battery bay 2 screws (3)1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard surround