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Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the left and the right battery release latches to the unlock position.

  2. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.

  3. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Prying the Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Press the keyboard down. Pry the keyboard with the use of a flat-head screwdriver towards the display to reveal the first keyboard retainer.

  4. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Prying the Keyboard retainer: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Pry up the second keyboard retainer.

  5. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Pry up the Keyboard Retainer: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Pry up the third keyboard retainer.

  6. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Prying the Retainer: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Pry up the fourth keyboard retainer.

  7. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Pull up the Keyboard: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull up the keyboard from the palm rest.

  8. Dell Vostro 3450 Keyboard Replacement, Release the Latch: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Release the latch on the system board connector, then disconnect the keyboard cable.

    • If this is all you are doing Follow Step In Reverse if not Go to Next Step.

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