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Dell™XPS™L502XServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
4. Push the tabs on the top cover to release the keyboard.
5. Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the top cover.
6. Lift the connector latch up and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system-board connector.
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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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tabs (2)
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keyboard tabs (5)
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keyboard backlight cable connector
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.