Dell Studio 1557 Service Manual

Also see for Studio 1557: User guide Setup guide

Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell Studio™ 1557/1558 Service ManualRemoving the KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).3. Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard.4. Lift the keyboard and hold it to access the keyboard cable connector.5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard cable connector on the system board by rotating the keyboard cable connector latch towards the frontof the computer.6. Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard cable connector.Replacing the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.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 the back of the 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 Before Working Inside Your Computer) before workinginside the computer.CAUTION: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling thekeyboard.NOTE: If you have the backlit keyboard (optional), you must remove the keyboard backlight cable from the connector on the system board.1 screws (2) 2 keyboard tabs3 keyboard cable connector 4 keyboard cable