Introduction
The Dell Latitude E6430 is a weighty business notebook. As with most business notebooks by Dell repairs are quity easy and straightforward.
What you need
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As always before laying hand on any electronic device we have to remove the battery. Also make sure you haven't connected the power supply.
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To remove the battery turn the device around and look for the two latches on the left and right side (red rectangles).
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With the battery removed you may now remove the two screws next to the docking station connector (green circles)
Ask FixBot
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Turn around the device and open the screen. Before the keyboard may be removed you have to remove the frame around it.
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Use a spudger between the c-cover and the frame. Begin at the top and don't be shy as the frame is quite sturdy and flexible.
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With the frame removed it should look like in the last photo.
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There are four screws which have to be unscrewed to proceed.
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Lift up the keyboard carefully as it is still connected by a ribbon cable. (green rectangle)
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To be able to pull out the ribbon cable you have to lift the plastic lever on top in the direction of the orange arrow.
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Congratulations. You have successfully removed the keyboard.
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You may now replace it with a spare.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
