Zif Connectors; Figure 18. Zif Connector Release - Dell Inspiron 7500 Replacement Manual

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Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts

Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or scribe along the right top of the keyboard,

just above the row of function keys.

Working from right to left, free the keyboard by prying it toward the front of the

unit. When free, lift the top of the keyboard slightly to clear the palmrest

assembly.

Slide the keyboard toward the display assembly to release the front edge of the

keyboard from the palmrest assembly.

Rotate the bottom of the keyboard up toward the display assembly to expose the

keyboard cable.

NOTICE: Lift the cable away only after you open the ZIF connector. Pulling

the cable from the connector damages the conductive coating on the end of

the cable.

Disconnect the keyboard cable from zero insertion force (ZIF) connector JP14 on

the system board. Use the pick to pry up the latches on each side of the

connector.

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Remove the keyboard from the palmrest assembly.

ZIF Connectors

NOTICE: ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid breaking the connectors,

touch them carefully. Do not apply too much pressure to the movable part

of the connector when opening or closing it.

Some of the computer's interface connectors are ZIF connectors. These connectors

are not removable; they must be released (see Figure 17) to disconnect a cable from

them.

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