Dell Inspiron M5010 Setup Guide download pdf (Page 28)

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 Keyboard

Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

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Removing the Keyboard

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

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3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

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4. Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base.

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5. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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6. Press the keyboard and slide it towards the bottom as far as possible.

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7. Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest, and pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the tabs on the palm rest.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal

surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the

computer.

NOTE: The screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base may not be present in all computers.

CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the

keyboard.

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