Dell Inspiron 17 7746 Service Manual - Page 25

Replacing the Keyboard, Procedure, Postrequisites

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Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard-backlight cable into the keyboard-backlight cable slot and press down the latch to secure the cable. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable slot and press down on the latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest and snap the keyboard on the palm rest. 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 5 Turn the computer over and replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. Postrequisites Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12. Replacing the Keyboard | 25

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Replacing the Keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1
Slide the keyboard-backlight cable into the keyboard-backlight cable slot and press
down the latch to secure the cable.
2
Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable slot and press down on the latch
to secure the cable.
3
Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest and snap the
keyboard on the palm rest.
4
Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
5
Turn the computer over and replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the
computer base.
Postrequisites
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12.