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Keyboard

Dell™ Latitude™ D510 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

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

1	display
2	center control cover
3	palm rest (with touch pad)

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 5-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. Slide the keyboard towards the display until it is free of the palm rest and hold it slightly above the computer, to allow access to the keyboard connector.
   
   
3. Pull the keyboard connector tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board.
   
   
4. Set the keyboard aside.
   
   

1	M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
2	keyboard connector tab
3	keyboard connector

NOTE: When you replace the keyboard, ensure that the keyboard tabs are completely secured beneath the palm rest to avoid scratching it.

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