Replacing The Keyboard Assembly - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100
NOTICE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of the keyboard in the palm rest assembly.
3. Release the keyboard assembly from the palm rest assembly by lifting the top edge of
the keyboard assembly up and sliding it toward the back of the computer.
4. Rotate the keyboard up so it is perpendicular to the computer.
5. Carefully disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
6. Remove the keyboard assembly.

Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

NOTICE: Position the keyboard cable so it is not twisted when it is connected to the
system board.
1. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTICE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of the keyboard in the palm rest assembly.
2. Fit the keyboard into place by sliding the five tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into
the palm rest assembly.
It is important that the two tabs on the bottom right edge of the keyboard assembly fit
correctly into the slotted holes in the palm rest assembly. To help align the tabs with the
slotted holes, you can temporarily insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay before you
place the keyboard assembly in the palm rest assembly. By resting the keyboard assembly
on the hard drive, the tabs are at the correct height to enter the slotted holes. When the
keyboard assembly is seated in the palm rest assembly, remove the hard drive and look
through the hard drive bay to make sure the tabs are seated in the slot holes.
3. Ensure that the top screw-hole tabs rest correctly in the screw slots on the palm rest
assembly.
4. Verify that the keyboard is correctly installed.
file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2100/remove.htm (21 of 44) [2/28/2004 6:49:34 AM]