Replacing The Keyboard; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell Inspiron M531R 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down
on the connector latch to secure it.
2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the
palm-rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm-rest assembly.
3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the
tabs on the palm-rest assembly.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11.
2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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