Dell Inspiron 17 3721 Owner's Manual - Page 19

Replacing the Keyboard, Procedure, Postrequisites

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Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest and place the keyboard on the palm-rest. 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm-rest. 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. Postrequisites Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. Replacing the Keyboard | 19

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Replacing the Keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working
Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
2
Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest and
place the keyboard on the palm-rest.
3
Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the
tabs on the palm-rest.
4
Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
Postrequisites
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.