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Keyboard

Dell™ Inspiron™ 500m Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Turn the computer top-side up and open it.
   
   

1	display
2	center control cover
3	palm rest

3. Remove the center control cover:
   
   
   1. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
      
      
   2. Starting on the right side of the computer, use a plastic scribe to pry up the center control cover. Lift it away from the computer, and lay it aside.
      
      

1	center control cover

4. Remove the keyboard:
   
   
   1. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across 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.

2. Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward.
   
   
3. Hold the keyboard up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
   
   
4. Pull up on the keyboard connector tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board.
   
   

1	M2.5 x 6-mm screws (2)
2	keyboard tabs
3	palm rest

NOTE: When you replace the keyboard, ensure that the keyboard tabs are completely in place to avoid scratching the palm rest.

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