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Keyboard

Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650

  Removing the Keyboard

  Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Keyboard

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed battery.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the center control cover:
   
   
   1. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the back of the hinges.
      
      

1	M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

2. Open the display assembly at an angle of approximately 180 degrees and support the display assembly so that it does not open past this position.
   
   
3. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the scalloped right edge of the center control cover and pry the cover loose from the hinges and bottom case.
   
   
4. Lift the center control cover up and away from the hinges and bottom case.
   
   

1	scalloped edge of center control cover
2	center control cover
3	display assembly

HINT: The M2.5 x 4-mm screws are silver.

2. Remove the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
   
   

1	M2.5 x 4-mm screws (4)
2	scalloped edge of blank key
3	keyboard
4	palm rest

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

3. Lift the keyboard straight up until it clears the top of the bottom case.
   
   
4. Rotate the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer.
   
   
5. Rest the key face of the keyboard on the palm rest.
   
   

NOTICE: Do not pull on the keyboard flex cable.

6. Pull up on the keyboard connector to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board.
   
   

1	keyboard securing tabs (4)
2	keyboard flex cable
3	keyboard connector
4	interface connector on system board

7. Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
   
   

Replacing the Keyboard

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

1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest at the front of the computer with the keys face down and the connector toward the back of the computer.
   
   

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector.

2. Connect the keyboard connector to the interface connector on the system board.
   
   

The keyboard connector may have a label on it that shows the correct orientation of the keyboard connector to the interface connector on the system board.

NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so that it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case.

3. Rotate the keyboard back and fit it into the bottom case.
   
   

Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged in their respective slots before trying to completely seat the keyboard. Fitting the tabs to the slots may be easiest when viewed from above and slightly behind the front edge of the keyboard. Press down on the left and right keys to help control tab/slot alignment.

When the keyboard appears to be completely seated, confirm that the front edge of the keyboard is aligned with the edge of the palm rest before proceeding.

4. Check that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest.
   
   

HINT: The M2.5 x 4-mm screws are silver.

5. Replace the four M2.5 x 4-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
   
   
6. Replace the center control cover.
   
   

Ensure that the center control cover is snapped in properly so that it is flush with the keyboard.

7. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the back of the hinges.
   
   

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