Dell Studio 1537 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 9)

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Center Control Cover
Dell™ Studio 1535/1536/1537 Service Manual
Removing the Center Control Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the two screws securing the center control cover from the battery bay.
3. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
4. Pry out the center control cover with your fingers starting from the battery bay location at the back of the system.
5. Ease the center control cover up.
6. Remove the keyboard surround by easing it out using a scribe (see Removing the Keyboard ).
7. Remove the two screws from the top of the keyboard.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
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.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the data cable connected to the system board, ensure that you do not pull hard when you are lifting the center control
cover.
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NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.