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Keyboard

Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 and E6400 ATG and
Mobile Workstation Precision™ M2400 Service Manual

  Removing the Keyboard

  Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LED Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws along the top of the keyboard.
   
   

NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard.

4. Using the pull tab, gently lift the top of the keyboard, then pull back to disconnect the keyboard.
   
   

Replacing the Keyboard

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard.

1. Holding the top of the keyboard slightly above the computer, slide the bottom of the keyboard in at an angle, and fit the tabs and keyboard connector along the bottom of the keyboard beneath the front-inside edge of the palm rest.
   
   
2. Carefully press each side to snap the keyboard into place.
   
   
3. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
   
   

4. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover).
   
   
5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
   
   

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