Keyboard; Removing The Keyboard - Dell XPS RW491 Owner's Manual

Keyboard

For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touch Pad" on page 43.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions 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 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 127.
2 Remove the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover (see "Hinge Covers
and Center Control Cover" on page 132).
3 Remove the two M2 x 2-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.
Adding and Replacing Parts
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