Dell Inspiron 2650 - Manual (Page 33)

7. Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
Replacing the Keyboard
1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer.
2. Connect the keyboard connector to the interface connector on the system board.
The keyboard connector may have a label on it that shows the correct orientation of the keyboard connector to the interface connector on the system
board.
3. Rotate the keyboard back and fit it into the bottom case.
Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged in their respective slots before trying to completely seat the keyboard. Fitting the tabs to the slots may
be easiest when viewed from above and slightly behind the front edge of the keyboard. Press down on the left and right keys to help control
tab/slot alignment.
When the keyboard appears to be completely seated, confirm that the front edge of the keyboard is aligned with the edge of the palm rest before
proceeding.
4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest.
5. Replace the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
6. Replace the center control cover.
Ensure that the center control cover is snapped in properly so that it is flush with the keyboard.
7. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the back of the hinges.
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1 keyboard securing tabs (4)
2 keyboard flex cable
3 keyboard connector
4 interface connector on
system board
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when handling and replacing the
keyboard.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not
reverse the keyboard connector.
NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so that it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case.
HINT: The M2.5 x 4-mm screws are silver.