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Precision 3580 Owner's Manual

Installing the keyboard

CAUTION:The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the keyboard and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Image: Keyboard
Image: Installing the keyboard
Figure 2. Image: Keyboard
Image: Installing the keyboard

Steps

  1. Align and place the keyboard on the keyboard bracket.
  2. Replace the ten screws (M2x2) to secure the keyboard to the keyboard bracket.
  3. Turn the keyboard bracket over.
  4. Align and place the keyboard bracket on the palm-rest assembly.
  5. Replace the twenty one screws (M2x2) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
  6. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the connector on the touchpad and close the latch to secure the cable.
  7. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the touchpad and close the latch to secure the cable.

Next steps

  1. Install the system board.
  2. Install the assembly inner frame.
  3. Install the heat sink.
  4. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in Slot 2.
  5. Install the M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 solid-state drive in Slot 1.
  6. Install the memory modules.
  7. Install the WLAN card.
  8. Install the 4G WWAN card or 5G WWAN card, as applicable.
  9. Install the battery.
  10. Install the base cover.
  11. Install the SIM card.
  12. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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