Replacing The Hinge Cover; Keyboard; Removing The Keyboard - Dell Inspiron 640M Owner's Manual

Replacing the Hinge Cover

1 Insert the left edge of the cover into place.
2 Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
3 Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
4 Replace the two screws in the battery bay.
5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 41).

Keyboard

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE:
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 the back of the computer).
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside
the computer.

Removing the Keyboard

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109.
2 Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 125.
NOTICE:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful
when removing and handling the keyboard.
3 Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
4 Release the lever on the system board connector to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system
board.
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