Dell Inspiron 5100 Owner's Manual page 111

NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to
replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the display hinges so that the
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keyboard connector is exposed.
Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on
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the system board.
Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
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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.
Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface
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connector on the system board.
keyboard connector
interface connector
Adding and Re placing Parts
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