Dell Latitude D620 ATG Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageKeyboardDell™ Latitude™ ATG D620 Service ManualRemoving the KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Turn the computer right-side up and open it.3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).4. Remove the three screws at the top of the keyboard.5. Easing the edges of the keyboard out of the small detents on the sides, rotate the keyboard up 90- degrees and lay it on the palm rest to gain accessto the keyboard connector.6. If the keyboard cable is held in place by a locking arm next to the keyboard connector, carefully spread the retaining bracket away from the connector sothat you can pivot the locking arm upward to release the cable.7. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable connector from the keyboard connector on the system board.Replacing the Keyboard1. Connect the keyboard connector to the system board.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the 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.1 screws (3) 2 keyboard tabs (5) 3 palm rest4 pull-tab 5 keyboard-cable locking arm 6 keyboard cable connectorNOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully in step 5 to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable.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.