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Replacing the Solo 5350 Keyboard
Replacing the Solo 5350 Keyboard
This package includes a replacement keyboard for your Solo 5350
notebook and these printed instructions.
Tools you need
You will need a small Phillips screwdriver, a small flat blade screwdriver,
and a soft cloth to replace the keyboard.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Caution
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge
sensitive components in the notebook. Prevent ESD
damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open
the notebook case.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your notebook and unplug the
power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
Before replacing the keyboard, follow these guidelines:
Turn off the notebook
power.
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores)
and attach it to a bare metal part of the notebook (example: serial
port).
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.
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Replacing the Solo 5350 Keyboard
Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the
notebook.
Unplug the AC adapter and modem
cable.
Remove the
batteries.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and
packing foam.
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are
ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic
bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic
protection.
Removing the keyboard
To remove the keyboard:
1. Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge".
2. Shut down your notebook, then unplug the AC adapter and modem
or network cable.
Warning
To avoid
injury,
disconnect
the AC
adapter and
modem or
network
cable before
removing
the
keyboard.
Replace the
keyboard
before
reconnecting
power.
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