Dell Studio XPS 1640 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell™ Studio XPS™ 1640 Service ManualRemoving the KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the palm rest (Removing the Palm Rest).3. Turn the palm rest over and disconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) from the connector.4. Remove the thirteen screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest.5. Remove the keyboard shield.6. Lift the keyboard out of the palm rest.Replacing the Keyboard1. Align the keyboard and the keyboard shield over the screw holes on the palm rest.2. Reconnect the backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according to region) to the connector.CAUTION: 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.NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (suchas a connector on the back of the computer).NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is notcovered by your warranty.NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside thecomputer.NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling thekeyboard.1 backlit keyboard cable (availability varies according toregion)2 palm rest3 keyboard 4 screws(13)5 keyboard shield