Dell Inspiron 15 (3542, Early 2014) - Manual (Page 33)

Replacing the Keyboard
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer . After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your
Computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable (optional) into the
system-board connectors and press down on the connector latches to
secure the cables.
NOTE: If you are installing a new keyboard, fold the cables the same
way they are folded on the old keyboard. For more information, see
“
Folding the Keyboard Cables ”.
2 Carefully turn the keyboard over, slide the tabs on the keyboard into the
slots on the palm rest, and snap the keyboard into place.
3 Close the display and turn the computer over.
Folding the Keyboard Cables
CAUTION: Do not apply excess pressure while folding the cables.
The cables on the keyboard are not folded when you receive a replacement
keyboard. Follow these instructions to fold the cables on the replacement
keyboard the same way they are folded on the old keyboard.
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