Removing The Keyboard - Dell Inspiron 9200 Service Manual

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Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your
2. Open the display.
3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
5. Tilt up the rear corners of the keyboard and gently slide it toward the display.
6. Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
7. Pull up on the keyboard connector tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board.
8. Remove the keyboard.
1 keyboard
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3 keyboard connector tab
4 system board connector
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