Replacing the keyboard – Dell Inspiron 14R (N4010, Early 2010) User Manual

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9.

Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest.

 

 

10.

Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display.

 

11.

Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable.

 

12.

Lift the keyboard off the computer.

 

Replacing the Keyboard

 

1.

Follow the instructions in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on
the system board.

 

3.

Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest.

 

4.

Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest.

 

5.

Close the display and turn the computer over.

 

6.

Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

 

7.

Replace the memory module(s) (see

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

).


 

8.

Replace the module cover (see

Replacing the Module Cover

).


 

1

plastic scribe

2

keyboard

CAUTION:

Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.

1 keyboard tabs

(5)

2 keyboard cable

connector

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