Keyboard, Removing the keyboard – Dell Vostro 1400 (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Adding and Replacing Parts

Keyboard

For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and
Touch Pad" on page 49.

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 help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery

from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 163.
2 Remove the central control cover (see "Central Control Cover" on

page 170).

3 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.

4 Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access the keyboard

connector.

5 Rotate the keyboard connector latch towards the front of the computer to

disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system
board.

6 Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector.

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