Dell Inspiron Mini 10v N Service Manual - Page 22

Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 4. Turn the computer over and open the display. 5. Pry the center rear side of the keyboard by using your finger or a flat-blade screwdriver. Slightly release the left side of the keyboard and then the right side till it comes out from its base. 6. Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest bracket. 7. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, turn it over and place it over the palm rest. 8. Release the keyboard cable locks on the system board connector and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector.