Dell 7420, 5420 owner manual Replacing the Keyboard, Postrequisites

8Replacing the Keyboard

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.

2Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest.

3Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest.

4Close the display and turn the computer over.

Postrequisites

1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19.

2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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