Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 - Manual (Page 95)

Adding and Replacing Parts
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When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until
the cover snaps into place.
Keyboard
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow 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 a connector on the back of 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 procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 83.
2 Open the display.
3 Remove the hinge cover. See page 94.
4 Remove the keyboard:
a Remove the two screws at 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.
b Lift up the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard
connector.
hinge cover
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