Dell Latitude E6330 Keyboard Replacement

Введение

This is a quick four-step guide for the removal and replacement of a Dell Latitude E6330 Keyboard. The keyboard is one of the most crucial parts of the laptop, as without you are a driver without the wheel.

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Шаг 1 Keyboard

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Start by flipping the laptop over and locate the two screws. (they should be located in a dense on the back of the laptop)
Then use a screwdriver to remove the two, deeply recessed, 2.5mm x 5mm screws from the bottom face of the laptop.
After place the two screws in a safe place as without them you won't have a keyboard brazel to protect the inner systems.

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Шаг 2

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After removing the two screws, grab a plastic spunger or anything similar.
Dig under the keyboard bezel and go in a circle to slowly pop out the keyboard bezel.
After popping out the keyboard bezel place it somewhere safe as later you will need to reinstall it,

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Шаг 3

Now locate the three screws that's holding the keyboard.
One is located left to the left mouse button and the remaining two are just right to the right mouse button.
Then use a screwdriver to unscrew the three 2mm x 3mm screws connecting the keyboard to the frame.

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Шаг 4

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At this time you should be able to gently lift the keyboard off of the frame and expose a ribbon cable connecting it to the motherboard. Flip up the clip holding the ribbon in place and remove the faulty keyboard.
Then place in the new keyboard you've bought and flip down the clip holding the ribbo. To ensure the keybaord is connected to the mother board.
When connecting the new ribbon cable make sure you gently slide it into its slot before locking the latch back down to ensure it is properly connected.