Keyboard; Removing The Keyboard - Dell Inspiron GU051 Owner's Manual

Keyboard

For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touch Pad" on page 41.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 135.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 142).
3 Remove the four screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE:
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4 Slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer to disengage the
notch on the keyboard from the tab on the base of the computer.
5 Lift and remove the keyboard.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-