Dell C500 manual Replacing the Keyboard Assembly, Keyboard Connector

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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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Contents Page Before You Begin Recommended Tools Screw Identification Screw Placement Page Display Assembly Latch Each for 14.1-inch XGA display panels Exploded View ComponentsHard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Memory ModuleRemoving the Hard Drive Memory Modules Removing the Memory Module CoverMemory Module Cover Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Memory ModulesMini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Removing the Mini-PCI Card AssemblyRemoving the Keyboard Screws Keyboard AssemblyRemoving the Keyboard Assembly Keyboard Keyboard Connector Replacing the Keyboard AssemblyDisplay Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyPage Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Remove the display assemblyDisplay-Feed Flex Cable Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display PanelInch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly BezelReplacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display-Assembly Top CoverRemove the hard drive Display Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch XGA Display Panels Display Assembly LatchRemoving the Display Assembly Latch Removing the Hinge Covers Hinge CoversRemoving the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge CoversPalmrest Assembly Removing the Palmrest Assembly Screws Removing the Palmrest AssemblyPalmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Hybrid Cooling FanRemoving the Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Modules Microprocessor ModuleReplacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleReserve Battery Reserve BatteryRemoving the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Removing the Speaker Assemblies Speaker AssembliesRouting the Left Speaker Cable Speaker AssembliesRemove the hard drive Removing the System Board Assembly Screws System Board AssemblyReplacing the Speaker Assembly Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board System Board AssemblyBattery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Battery and Modular Bay Latch AssembliesRemoving the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Back to Contents