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    How do I remove the keyboard from a M17-R1?

    Discussion in 'Alienware Area-51/Aurora and Legacy Systems' started by summer1403, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. summer1403

    summer1403 Newbie

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    I need to replace my keyboard but I haven't the faintest idea on how to remove the old one. Can someone help?
    I tried to find a service manual but was unsuccessful.
     
    summer1403, Sep 12, 2012
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    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    Keyboard is secured underneath the plastic cover at the top:
    1. take all the screws out underneath at the top (nearest the ports)
    2. Remove all screws from the back where the ports are
    3. Pop the top plastic cover off exposing the keyboard screws
    4. Unscrew keyboard screws
    5. Remove Keyboard
     
    simonmpoulton, Sep 16, 2012
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