Installing the Keyboard | Dell 1150 manual

1M2 x 3-mm screws (4)

2keyboard

3keyboard connector

4interface connector

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

5.Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display).

6.Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.

7.Remove the keyboard from the computer base.

Installing the Keyboard

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

1.Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface connector on the system board.

1M2 x 3-mm screws (4)

2keyboard

3keyboard connector

4interface connector

2.Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the computer base.

Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard.

3.Replace the four M2 x 3-mm keyboard screws.

4.To replace the hinge cover, first insert the left side of the hinge cover into the notches. Snap down the hinge cover, and ensure that it is flush with the palm rest.

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Dell 1150 manual Installing the Keyboard

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Abbreviations and Acronyms Base Plastics Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Turn off your computer Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slotComputer Orientation Screw 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 Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor ModuleMicroprocessor Module Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Remove the CD or DVD drive Display AssemblyDisplay Display Bezel Display Installing the Display Panel Remove the display assembly Remove the display bezelDisplay Panel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display Latch Assembly Display Latch AssemblyRemoving the Display Latch Assembly Back to Contents EMI Shield EMI Shield Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard DriveHard Drive Back to Contents Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard Palm Rest Palm Rest Back to Contents Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors USB ConnectorVideo Connector USB Connector Video Connector Speakers Removing the Speakers Installing the Speakers System Board Removing the System BoardPage Replace the CD or DVD drive Installing the System BoardReplace the display assembly System Components Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Back to Contents Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem Mini PCI Card Removing the CD or DVD Drive Installing the Memory ModulesCD or DVD Drive Removing the Modem Installing the CD or DVD DriveModem Installing the Modem Mini PCI Card Removing the Mini PCI Card Installing the Mini PCI Card