Installing The Keyboard - Dell XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

Figure 55. Removing the keyboard
Steps
1. Peel off the tape that adheres the keyboard to the palm rest assembly.
2. Lift off the tape that covers the keyboard-controller board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the connector (KBBL1) on the keyboard-controller board.
4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector (KB1) on the keyboard-controller board.
5. Remove the twenty-three screws (M1.4x1.3) that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly.
6. Turn the palm rest and keyboard assembly over.
7. Slide the keyboard upwards and lift off the keyboard from your computer.

Installing the keyboard

CAUTION: The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the palm rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
76 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)