Dell Latitude 120L Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell™ Latitude™ 120L Service ManualRemoving the KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the hinge cover. See Removing the Hinge Cover.3. Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard.4. Lift the keyboard, and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector on the system board.5. Lift the keyboard connector and slide out the keyboard cable.Replacing the Keyboard1. To replace the keyboard, connect the keyboard connector to the system board.2. Place the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and lay the keyboard down on the palm rest.3. Replace the two screws at the top of the keyboard.4. Replace the hinge cover. See Replacing the Hinge Cover.CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any ofyour computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling thekeyboard.NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, andthen secure the keyboard in place.1 keyboard 2 screws (2) 3 system board connector