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Inspiron 7706 2-in-1 Service Manual

Installing the keyboard

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure of the keyboard.

Image: Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly 1

Image: Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly 2

  1. Align the screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palmrest.
  2. Align the screw holes on the keyboard bracket with the screw holes on the keyboard.
  3. Replace the 42 screws (M1.2x1.5) that secure the keyboard and the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Adhere the tape on the screw holes.
  5. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Route the coin-battery cable under the speaker cable.
  1. Install the system board.
  2. Install the power-button board.
  3. Install the power-adapter port.
  4. Install the display assembly.
  5. Install the I/O board.
  6. Install the fan.
  7. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive, as applicable.
  8. Install the heat sink.
  9. Install the wireless card .
  10. Install the memory module.
  11. Install the battery.
  12. Install the base cover.
  13. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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