Manuals

Keyboard Assembly: Dell™ Latitude™ CP and CPi

CAUTION: Make sure the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

To remove the keyboard assembly, follow these steps:

1. Close the display assembly, and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface (see the figure above).
2. Remove the (6) 12-mm screws securing the keyboard to the computer.
3. Turn the computer right-side up and open the display.

CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

4. Release the keyboard from the palmrest assembly:
   1. Carefully deflect the palmrest (next to the blank key below the <Shift> key) away from the center of the keyboard, until the tab on the palmrest's inner edge disengages from the keyboard. The keyboard should raise up slightly.
   2. Insert a fingernail or a small flat-bladed screwdriver under the scalloped edge of the blank key (see the figure below) and lift the right edge of the keyboard.

5. Once the keyboard is fully released from the palmrest, place the keyboard upside down over the touch pad.
6. Disconnect the keyboard cable from connector KB1 on the system board.
7. Remove the keyboard assembly.

Follow these steps when replacing the keyboard assembly:

1. Connect the keyboard cable to connector KB1 on the system board.
2. Fit the left edge of the keyboard into place, making sure the 2 small metal tabs on the keyboard fit under the corresponding plastic tabs on the palmrest's inner edge.
3. Lower the right edge of the keyboard into place and press on the blank key below the <Shift> key until the tab on the palmrest's inner edge engages the keyboard with an audible "click."
4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest.
5. Reinstall the (6) 12-mm screws.