Dell M1530 Laptop User Manual


 
Adding and Replacing Parts 139
Removing the Keyboard
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 131.
2
Remove the center control cover and hinge covers (see "Removing the
Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on page 136).
3
Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
4
Carefully slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure
to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
5
Pull up on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system
board and remove the keyboard.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2) 2 keyboard
3 keyboard tabs (5) 4 keyboard cable
5 plastic securing bar
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