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Latitude 5430 Rugged Service Manual

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Installing the keyboard (rubberized)

Prerequisites

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

About this task

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

This image displays the installation of keyboard cables

This image displays the installation of keyboard

Steps

  1. Place the keyboard on the system chassis.
  2. Connect the keyboard and backlight flexible printed cables to the connectors on the system board.
    Adhere the keyboard and backlight flexible printed cable with kapton tapes to the connectors.
  3. Replace the four (M2x3.5) screws that secure the keyboard cover to the system chassis.
  4. Flip the keyboard on the chassis and slide it towards the display to align with the screw holes.
  5. Replace the four (M2.5x4) screws to secure the keyboard.

Next steps

  1. Install the battery.
  2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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