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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ N3010 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 (such as a connector on your computer). 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 instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the memory-module cover (see Removing the Memory-Module Cover). 4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 6. Turn the computer over. 7. Press the keyboard and slide it towards the bottom as far as possible. 8. Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm rest, and pry and lift the keyboard to disengage it from the tabs on the palm rest. 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.