Latitude 5491 Service Manual

Removing the keyboard

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. base cover
   2. battery
   3. keyboard lattice
3. To remove the keyboard:
   1. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system.
   2. Lift the latch and disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the connector on the system [2].
      NOTE:This step is applicable only for models that support keyboard backlight option. Number of cables to disconnect is based on the keyboard type.

      
   3. Turn over the system and open the laptop in front view mode.
   4. Remove the five (M2x2.5) screws that secure the keyboard to the system [1].
   5. Flip the keyboard from the bottom and lift it from the system along with the keyboard cable and the keyboard back light cable [2].
      WARNING: Gently pull the keyboard cable and the keyboard back light cable routed beneath the chassis frame to avoid damaging the cables.