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Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

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  2. Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully turn the laptop over and open the screen all the way.

    • Locate the slot to remove the keyboard in the lower left hand corner.

    • Using a spudger as a lever, insert it into the slot and gently pry up.

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  4. Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • After the keyboard pops up, pull it away from the screen just enough to release the tabs.

    • Don’t pull the keyboard out forcefully as there is still a ribbon attached to the laptop.

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  5. Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unlock the ZIF connector on the computer by pushing the two outside tabs toward the screen.

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  6. Dell Latitude X300 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the flexible ribbon from the ZIF connector.

    • Do not pull on the ribbon to remove it from the ZIF connector.

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Conclusion

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

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