Removing the keyboard
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.
4. Remove the coin-cell battery.
5. Remove the wireless card.
6. Remove the speakers.
7. Remove the fan.
8. Remove the heat sink.
9. Remove the display assembly.
10. Remove the power-adapter port.
11. Remove the I/O board.
12. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader.
13. Remove the system board.
Procedure
1. Peel the tapes that secure the keyboard bracket to the touchpad assembly.
2. Remove the 28 screws (M1.2x1.4) that secures the keyboard bracket to the keyboard.
3. Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.
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