Dell 1090 Laptop User Manual


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Keyboard
Dell™Inspiron™1090ServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the label door (see Removing the Label Door).
3. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
5. Slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and the palm-rest assembly.
6. Pry the keyboard up and without pulling hard carefully lift the keyboard towards the display.
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: 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 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: 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.
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