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August 11th, 2006 15:00

I8200 keyboard connector - how to remove?

I feel rather stupid asking this question :)

My fans need replacing soon, so I started dismantling my Inspiron 8200 to see if the heatsink was full of fluff and that was causing the problem. I followed the instructions at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins8200/en/sm_en/keyboard.htm#1102774 to free the keyboard which was fine... but I can't work out how to disconnect the keyboard cable!

Dell has no instructions so it must be simple. Does the connector pull out of the motherboard (mine didn't want to budge)? Is there a clip to release it?
  • timiboy

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    Posted August 11th, 2006 15:00

    The keyboard is connected via flat cable to the MB!If You fold YOur KB to the left You will see the connection. It is a white or black rectangular connector which has little "noses" on both sides. Using a thin flat screwdriver pull them gently up changing a couple of times from one side to the other!Then the KB connector will pop off;)

    Timiboy