Replacing The Keyboard; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Inspiron M431R Owner's Manual

Replacing the Keyboard

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest and
place the keyboard on the palm-rest.
3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the
tabs on the palm-rest.
4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

Postrequisites

Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
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