Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual - Page 130
Keyboard, When replacing the hinge cover
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1 1 hinge cover When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Keyboard 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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Open the display and remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 129. 3 Remove the keyboard: a 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. b Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the keyboard connector. c To disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the keyboard connector latch toward the front of the computer. d Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector on the system board. 130 Adding and Replacing Parts