Dell Inspiron 1100 - Manual (Page 18)

5. Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display). Rest the keyboard face down on
the palm rest.
6. Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.
7. Remove the keyboard from the computer base.
Installing the Keyboard
1. Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface connector on the system board.
2. Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the computer base.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
1 keyboard connector
2 interface connector
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.
1 securing tabs (4)
2 keyboard connector
3 interface connector
4 M2 x 3-mm screws (4)