Replacing The Keyboard Assembly; Keyboard Connector - Dell C600 - Latitude Intel P-4 1.4GHz Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Latitude C600/C500 Series Service Manual

Keyboard Connector

8. Disconnect the keyboard flex cable from the interface connector on the system board assembly by
pulling up on the connector.
NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex cable.
9. Remove the keyboard assembly from the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

1. Place the keyboard on the palmrest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the
connector toward the back of the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the
interface connector, and do not reverse the keyboard connector.
2. Connect the keyboard flex cable to the interface connector on the system board assembly.
3. Carefully turn the keyboard over and fit the keyboard into place.
NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in
the bottom case assembly.
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