6.Ease the keyboard up until the keyboard cable connector is visible.

7.Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display.

8.Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab on the keyboard cable to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector.

9.Lift the keyboard off the palm rest bracket.

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keyboard

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tabs (5)

keyboard cable

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pull-tab

 

 

 

connector latch

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the Keyboard

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the system board connector.

3.Align the tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest bracket and gently press the keyboard to snap it into place.

4.Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.

5.Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

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Dell 11 specifications Replacing the Keyboard