Removing The Keyboard; Replacing The Keyboard - Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 Service Manual

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Keyboard
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see 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 the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your
2. Open the display.
3. Remove the center control cover.
4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
5. Tilt up the rear corners of the keyboard and gently slide it toward the display.
6. Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
7. Pull up on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board.
8. Remove the keyboard.
1 keyboard
2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3 keyboard connector pull-tab
4 system board connector
5 tabs (5)
Replacing the Keyboard
NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the five tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest,
and then secure the keyboard in place. Also, be sure the display panel is laying flat (180 degrees) against the working surface to avoid scratching the
Computer."