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Dell Latitude CP and CPi Service Manual
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a. Carefully deflect the palmrest (next to the blank key below the <Shift>
key) away from the center of the keyboard, until the tab on the palm-
rest's inner edge disengages from the keyboard. The keyboard should
raise up slightly.
b. Insert a fingernail or a small flat-bladed screwdriver under the scalloped
edge of the blank key (see Figure 4-10), and lift the right edge of the
keyboard.