Removing The Keyboard - Dell Studio 1450 Service Manual

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Keyboard
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 battery (see Removing the
3. Remove the three screws in the battery bay.
1 battery bay
4. Turn the computer over and open the display.
5. Ease the keyboard surround up using your fingers or a plastic scribe. Lift the edges to separate the keyboard surround from the keyboard.
1 plastic scribe
Begin.
Battery).
2 screws (3)
2 keyboard surround
Removing the Battery) before working inside the