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Keyboard
Alienware® M11x Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION:
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 your computer).
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the instructions in
Before You
2. Remove the base cover (see
3. Remove the battery pack (see
4. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
5. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
6. Remove the hinge cover (see
7. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
CAUTION:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
CAUTION:
Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
Begin.
Removing the Base
Cover).
Removing the Battery
Pack).
Removing the Hinge
Cover).
Removing the Battery
Pack) before working inside the
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