Removing The Keyboard - Dell Inspiron N5020 Service Manual

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Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
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practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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is not covered by your warranty.
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surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the battery (see
3. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
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keyboard.
5. Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest. Pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the three tabs on the palm rest.
6. Ease the keyboard up and slide the five tabs at the bottom of the keyboard out of the slots on the palm rest.
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Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before You Begin.
Removing the Battery).
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
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Removing the Battery) before working inside the