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Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If the keys on the keyboard of your Dell Latitude 3380 laptop are no longer responsive, it may be because the keyboard has been damaged and will need to be replaced.

Check to make sure you have shut down the device properly and have drained all power. Make sure you also have the correct tools and the replacement keyboard before starting.

What you need

  1. Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the laptop over so that the back is facing up.

    • Remove the nine 3 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  2. Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to pry the back cover away from the laptop.

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  4. Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three 3 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver

    • Disconnect the the cable connected to the battery using a spudger.

    • Lift up on the outer edges of the battery to remove it from the laptop.

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  5. Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the blue ribbon cable with the letters "MB" on it from the motherboard.

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  6. Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over and open the lid.

    • Use a spudger to push the bezel of the keyboard towards the display.

    • On the back of laptop, you can use the two holes marked with "KB" to help pop out the keyboard by using the pointed edge of the spudger.

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  7. Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Once the keyboard is loose, pull the disconnected MB cable through the slot and remove the keyboard from the laptop.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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