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Dell Latitude D531 Keyboard Replacement

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Dell Latitude D531 Keyboard Replacement
      • Shut down your computer. Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels.

      • Remove the battery and hinge cover.

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    1. Dell Latitude D531 Keyboard Replacement, Remove screw at the top of the keyboard; lift keyboard.: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the three screws at the top of the keyboard.

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

      • Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector on the system board.

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      • To release the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board, rotate the plastic bar on the keyboard connector.

      • To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place.

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      • To replace the keyboard, connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board.

      • Place the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and lay the keyboard down on the palm rest.

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      • Replace the three screws at the top of the keyboard.

      • Replace the hinge cover.

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      • Install the battery.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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