Keyboard, Removing the keyboard – Dell Latitude D410 User Manual
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Keyboard
Dell™ Latitude™ D410 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2.
Remove the
center control cover
.
3.
Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.
4.
Rotate the keyboard up 90-degrees and slide it forward to gain access to the keyboard connector.
5.
Disconnect the keyboard from the system board.
a.
Use a plastic scribe or small flat-head screwdriver to lift the plastic tab on top of the system board connector.
b.
Lift the keyboard cable out of the connector.
6.
Remove the keyboard.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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 the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
When you remove the keyboard, pull up gently to avoid damaging the keyboard cable.
NOTICE:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
NOTE:
When you replace the keyboard, ensure that the keyboard tabs are completely in place to avoid scratching the palm rest.
1 M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
2 keyboard
3 keyboard tabs (5)
4 keyboard connector on system board
5 keyboard connector tab