Dell Latitude C640 - Manual (Page 15)

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Keyboard
Dell™ Latitude™ C540/C640 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed
batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on
the computer.
NOTICE: Read " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer " before performing the following procedure.
1. Remove the hard drive .
2. Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws labeled "circle K."
1 M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5)
3. Turn the computer over and open the display.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when
removing and handling the keyboard.
4. Remove the center control cover:
a. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe into the notch at the right end of the center control cover
and pry up the cover.
b. Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case.