Dell Latitude D631 User Manual page 114

1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 111.
2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 113).
2
3
4
5
6
1
screws (3)
4
pull-tab
NOTICE:
The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful
when removing and handling the keyboard.
3 Remove the three screws across the top of the keyboard.
NOTE:
Lift the keyboard carefully in
4 Rotate the keyboard up 90-degrees and lay it on the palm rest to gain access to the keyboard connector.
5 If the keyboard cable is held in place by a keyboard lock arm next to the keyboard connector, carefully
pivot the lock arm upward to uncover the cable.
6 Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable connector from the keyboard connector on the
system board.
NOTE:
When you replace the keyboard, ensure that the keyboard tabs are completely in place to avoid scratching
the palm rest.
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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2
keyboard tabs (5)
5
keyboard-cable locking arm
step 4 to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable.
3
palm rest
6
keyboard cable connector