Removing the Keyboard | 63Removing the KeyboardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informationthat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" onpage 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage atdell.com/regulatory_compliance.Prerequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the Base Cover" onpage 12.2 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 22.3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25.4 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module" on page 27.5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive" onpage 36.6 Remove the mSATA/WWAN card. See “Removing the mSATA/WWAN Mini-Card” onpage 34.7 Remove the I/O board. See “Removing the I/O Board” on page 49.8 Remove the Mini-Card. See “Removing the Wireless Mini-Card” on page 31.9 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 45.10 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" onpage 47.11 Remove the system board. See “Removing the System Board” on page 52.