Dell C600 - Latitude Intel P-4 1.4GHz Service Manual page 16

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read
procedure.
1. Remove the hard
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from the holes labeled "circle
K."
3. Turn the computer over and open the display.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to
replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4. To release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly, use a small, flat- blade screwdriver or plastic
scribe to pull up on the scalloped edge of the blank key on the keyboard.
NOTE: Removing the
Keyboard
5. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case assembly.
6. Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer.
7. Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palmrest.
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"Preparing to Work Inside the
drive.
center control cover
Computer" before performing the following
provides more room to free the keyboard.