Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell™ XPS™ M2010 Service ManualRemoving the Keyboard BatteryReplacing the Keyboard BatteryCAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your bodybefore you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metalsurface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.NOTICE: Do not attempt to move the computer with the keyboard attached and the display open or the keyboard willfall away from the computer base and the keyboard may be damaged.To detach the keyboard from the computer, grasp the sides of the keyboard and pull it straight out from the computer base.For most service procedures, you will detach the keyboard and set it aside.Removing the Keyboard Battery1. Open the display (see Opening the Display).2. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base.3. Turn the keyboard over.4. Loosen the captive screw on the keyboard battery.5. Slide the battery out of the keyboard battery compartment.