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    Dell XPS L501X Backlit keyboard

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by neilallison, Jul 16, 2012.

  1. neilallison

    neilallison Newbie

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    I have a Dell XPS 501X without the backlit keyboard. However, I have purchased one for it. Does anybody have any instructions on how to swap them over?
     
    neilallison, Jul 16, 2012
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  2. NeoMesal

    NeoMesal Notebook Consultant

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    Same methods as for the L502x:

    Documentation

    In summary:

    Remove battery

    Undo single screw underneath (not the four in a row)

    Push tabs out

    Carefully prise the palm rest from the clips (this will take patience, as it requires strategic force, but not too much force otherwise it may break one of the dozen or so clips. A credit card will help get it off)

    Remove keyboard from tabs holding it in and data strips
     
    NeoMesal, Jul 16, 2012
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