Removing The Keyboard - Dell XPS L701X Service Manual

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Keyboard
Dell™ XPS™ L701X 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: 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 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: 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 module cover (see
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see
5. Follow the instructions in step 5
6. Remove the optical drive (see
7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see
8. Remove the four screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover.
9. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the top cover.
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.
1 screws (4)
3 tabs (5)
10. Turn the keyboard over and place it on the top cover.
Begin.
Battery).
Removing the Module Cover).
Removing the Memory Module(s)).
in Removing the Hard Drive(s).
Removing the Optical Drive).
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
2 keyboard
4 top cover
Removing the Battery) before working inside the