
Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 8100
7. Disconnect the keyboard cable and lay the keyboard assembly aside.
Replacing the Keyboard Assembly
1. While bracing the keyboard assembly upright on its left end, connect the
keyboard cable to the interface connector on the system board.
NOTICE:
Position the keyboard/track stick flex cable so that it is not pinched
when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly.
2. Insert the metal tabs at the left end of the keyboard under the edge of the
bottom case assembly, and fit the keyboard into place.
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