Dell Precision M3800 - Keyboard Removal and Installation

Installing the System Board
1. Align the system board on the palmrest assembly.
2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the system board to the palmrest assembly.
3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the palmrest assembly.
4. Slide the keyboard cable in the connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the
cable.
5. Adhere the tape to the keyboard-cable connector.
6. Route the following cables on the system board and press down on the connector latches to
secure the cables:
a) hard-drive
b) touchpad
c) keyboard-backlight
7. Connect the following cables to the system board:
a) display
b) touch-panel
c) power-adapter
d) hard drive
e) speaker
f) I/O-board
CAUTION: Make sure that no cables are placed under the system board.
8. Install the:
a) memory modules
b) mSATA card
c) heatsink
d) fan
e) battery
f) base-cover assembly
9. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the:
a) base cover
b) battery
c) hard drive
d) system board
3. Peel off the Mylar tape from the keyboard. Peel off the Mylar sheath to access the screws
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