Dell Latitude E4200 - Removing the Keyboard; Replacing the Keyboard

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 Keyboard
Dell™Latitude™E4200ServiceManual
Removing the Keyboard
Replacing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LED Cover).
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3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws along the top of the keyboard.
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4. Slide the keyboard towards the back of the computer to release the keyboard tabs from the palm rest.
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5. Rotate the top of the keyboard away from the display, and lay it upside down on the palm rest to gain access to the keyboard connector.
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6. Disconnect the keyboard cable and backlight cable (optional) from the system board by gently pulling up on the release latches.
Replacing the Keyboard
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1. Connect the keyboard cable and backlight cable (optional) to the system board using the release latches.
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2. Place the keyboard tabs into the palm rest and lay the keyboard down on the palm rest.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling
the keyboard.
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screws (2)
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keyboard
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keyboard tab (5)
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palm rest
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keyboard cable
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release latches (2)
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keyboard backlight cable
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NOTICE: Lift the keyboard carefully to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling
the keyboard.