Dell Inspiron 5100 User Manual
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Adding and Replacing Parts
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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.
5
Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it on the display hinges so that the
keyboard connector is exposed.
6
Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on
the system board.
7
Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
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.
8
Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface
connector on the system board.
interface connector
keyboard connector