XPS 16 9640 Owner's Manual

Installing the keyboard

CAUTION:The information in this installation 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 image(s) indicate the location of the palm rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the keyboard - 1 — Figure 1. Installing the keyboard

Image: Installing the keyboard - 2 — Figure 2. Installing the keyboard

Image: Installing the keyboard - 3 — Figure 3. Installing the keyboard

Steps

Align and slide the keyboard into position on the palm-rest assembly.
Turn the palm rest and keyboard assembly over.
Replace the sixteen screws (M1.4x1.3) that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly.
Lift the edges of the tape and replace the six screws (M1.2x1.8) that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
Connect the cable from the connector (KB1) to the keyboard-controller board.
Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the connector (KBBL1) on the keyboard-controller board and close the latch.
Adhere the tape to secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.

Next steps

Install the power button with fingerprint reader.
Install the speakers.
Install the system board.
NOTE:The system board can be installed along with the solid state drive.
Install the Type-C brackets.
Install the heat sink.
Install the fans.
Install the battery.
Install the base cover.
Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.