Dell XPS 14Z (L412z): Keyboard
Keyboard: Dell XPS 14Z (L412z)
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Keyboard Bracket
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 45).
3
Remove the 18 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest
assembly.
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4
Make a note of the speakers cable routing and remove the speaker cables
from the routing guides.
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1 speakers cable
5
Make a note of the antenna cables routing and remove the antenna cables
from the routing guides.
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1 antenna cables (2)
6
Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly.
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1 keyboard bracket
Replacing the Keyboard Bracket
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Place the keyboard bracket on the palm-rest assembly.
3
Replace the 18 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest
assembly.
4
Route the speakers cable and antenna cables through the routing guides.
5
Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 48).
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Removing the Keyboard
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Keyboard Bracket" on
page 53).
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
3
Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.
1 keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Place the keyboard on the palm-rest assembly.
3
Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on
page 57).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the computer.
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