Replacing the keyboard, Procedure, Post-requisites – Dell Inspiron 14 (5442, Mid 2014) User Manual

Page 34: Folding the keyboard cables

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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

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

”.

1

Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable in their respective

connectors and press down on the latches to secure the cables.

2 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest.
3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and snap

the keyboard into place.

Post-requisites

1

Replace the

battery

.

2 Replace the

base cover

.

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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