Dell I2200, I1200 manual Installing the Keyboard

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NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

6.Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle toward the display to access the connector.

7.Grasp the interface connector lever near the edge of the keyboard connector, and rotate the lever toward you to raise the interface connector lever.

8.Lift the keyboard flex cable to remove the cable from the interface connector on the system board.

1keyboard flex-cable

2interface connector lever

3keyboard flex-cable connector

9.Remove the keyboard from the computer base.

Installing the Keyboard

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, insert the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector.

1.Insert the keyboard flex cable into the interface connector on the system board. Ensure that the tabs at the end of the keyboard flex cable are completely seated; they should be beneath the edges of the interface connector.

2.Rotate the interface connector lever away from you, to secure the keyboard flex cable.

3.Insert the securing tabs on the front of the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the computer base.

Ensure that all securing tabs are engaged before you completely seat the keyboard.

4.Insert the front side of the hinge cover into the notches on the keyboard.

5.Snap down the hinge cover, and ensure that it is flush with the surrounding plastic.

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Contents Model PP10S June 2005 Rev. A01 Base Plastics Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerComputer Orientation Turn off your computerScrew Identification Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a Floppy Disk or a CD Back to Contents Coin-Cell Battery Remove the display assembly Remove the Mini PCI cardMicroprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleInstalling the Microprocessor Module Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assemblyDisplay Assembly DisplayPage Page Removing the Display Panel Display BezelDisplay Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Hard Drive Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the KeyboardInstalling the Keyboard Palm Rest Back to Contents Video Connector Pinout Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Speakers Removing the SpeakersInstalling the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardPage Installing the System Board Replace the display assembly System Components Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Cooling FanInstalling the Cooling Fan Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Page Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Model PP10S June 2005 Rev. A01 Removing the Memory Module Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI CardMemory Removing the Optical Drive Installing the Memory ModulesOptical Drive Removing the Modem Installing the Optical DriveModem Page Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the ModemMini PCI Card Page Installing the Mini PCI Card Page Back to Contents
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