Replacing The Keyboard - Dell Inspiron 4100 Service Manual

1 keyboard
2 track stick
3 scalloped edge of blank key
4 palm rest
6. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the keyboard boss support in the bottom case.
7. Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer.
8. Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palm rest.
NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex and track stick cables.
9. Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.
1 boss support (5)
2 track stick cable
3 keyboard flex cable
4 keyboard connector
5 orientation label
10. Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.

Replacing the Keyboard

1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer.
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.
2. Connect the keyboard connector to the interface connector on the system board.