Dell Latitude Cpi User Manual

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Dell Latitude CP and CPi — Parts Removal and Replacement Guide

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5.

Once the keyboard is fully released from the palmrest, place the
keyboard upside down over the touch pad.

6.

Disconnect the keyboard cable from connector KB1 on the system
board.

7.

Remove the keyboard assembly.

Follow these steps when replacing the keyboard assembly:

1.

Connect the keyboard cable to connector KB1 on the system board.

2.

Fit the left edge of the keyboard into place, making sure the two
small metal tabs on the keyboard fit under the corresponding plastic
tabs on the palmrest’s inner edge.

3.

Lower the right edge of the keyboard into place, and press on the
blank key below the <Shift> key until the tab on the palmrest’s inner
edge engages the keyboard with an audible “click.”

4.

Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be
flush with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest.

5.

Reinstall the six 12-mm screws.

keyboard

deflect palmrest outward
to release keyboard

scalloped edge
of blank key

plastic
tabs (2)

metal tabs (2)

palmrest

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