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Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown

Written By: Ion (and one other contributor)
Published: March 6, 2018
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Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown

Written By: Ion (and one other contributor)
Published: March 6, 2018
  • Comments: 0
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Introduction

This is a complete teardown of the Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard.

What you need

  1. Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown, Remove Back Plastic Body: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown, Remove Back Plastic Body: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the keyboard over to expose 8 screws.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew and remove each screw.

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  2. Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard upward from the bottom.

    • Do not pull too hard when lifting the base. Be careful not to destroy the wires connecting to the base of the keyboard.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the remaining ten screws on the aluminum plate.

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  4. Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown, Completion: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown, Completion: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown, Completion: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully lift each part out. Each part should lift out very easily after the screws are removed.

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  5. Dell Quietkey SK-8000 Keyboard Teardown, Siltek Chip Reveal: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The keyboard controller is seen to be a Siltek R4462.

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