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Dell™XPS™L401XServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
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Removing the Keyboard
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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5. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Optical Drive.
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6. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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7. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover.
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8. Push the connector tabs up and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector.
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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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
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.