Removing The Keyboard - Dell XPS M1530 Owner's Manual

Removing the Keyboard

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 131.
2 Remove the center control cover and hinge covers (see "Removing the
Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on page 136).
3 Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4 Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer.
NOTICE:
Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure
to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
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5 Pull up on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system
board and remove the keyboard.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2)
keyboard tabs (5)
plastic securing bar
2 keyboard
4 keyboard cable
Adding and Replacing Parts
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