4.
Repeat this procedure until the top edge of the keyboard is free.
5.
Tilt the top edge of the keyboard toward you to gain access to the two
keyboard cable connectors underneath the keyboard.
6.
Note that the wide keyboard connector attaches to the Main Board using
a ZIF (zero insertion force ) type connector. To disconnect this cable,
gently pry the connector release mechanism to the right
approximately 1/8" which releases the ribbon cable.
7.
Gently lift upwards on the narrow ribbon cable (point cable) and remove
the cable from the main board connector.
8.
Remove the keyboard assembly from the notebook.
9.
When installing the replacement keyboard, essentially reverse the above
procedures. Insert the two cables into the connectors on the main
board; then tilt the keyboard and allow the three protruding metal
tabs along the front edge of the keyboard to enter the recessed areas.
Then gently press the top edge of the keyboard down beginning at the
left side and working across to the right side.
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Note:
When installing the keyboard cables, note the orientation of the two
cables: the wide cable has a half- twist which places the metalized connec-
tor pins upwards. The small cable has the blue side pointing toward the left.
The ZIFconnector release mechanism must be open before inserting the ca-
ble; then press the locking mechanism to the left until it is fully seated.
ESC Key
F5 Key
F10 Key
DEL Key
Step 2:
Tilt the base of the keyboard upwards to
access the two keyboard cables underneath;
Disconnect the two cables from the
Keyscan Board.
Step 1:
Insert smalll straight-slot Screwdriver into the slots
directly behind the indicated keys along the top
edge of the keyboard starting with the ESC Key slot.
Gently pry the keyboard upwards at each release point
until the keyboard is free.
Figure 5-6 Keyboard Assembly, Removal/Replacement
Field Service
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Summary of Contents for TravelMate 5000 Series
Page 1: ...Maintenance Manual TravelMate 5000 Series Notebook Computers 9786166 0001 March 1995 ...
Page 47: ...Figure 1 16 TM5000 Series Functional Block Diagram 1 30 General Description ...
Page 95: ...Figure 4 2 Notebook Detailed Block Diagram Troubleshooting Procedures 4 3 ...
Page 149: ...Figure 6 4 Main Board P54 75MHz P N 9798803 0001 Sheet 2 of 2 6 14 Illustrated Parts Listing ...
Page 172: ...Figure 6 7 Keyscan Board P N 9786209 0001 Illustrated Parts Listing 6 37 ...
Page 180: ...Figure 6 11 Inverter Board P N 9786134 0001 Illustrated Parts Listing 6 45 ...
Page 185: ...Figure 6 12 DAB Board P N 9786273 0001 6 50 Illustrated Parts Listing ...
Page 228: ...Figure 7 5 Figure 7 5 IR Board P N 9798813 Logic Diagram Sheet 1 of 2 7 42 Schematic Diagrams ...
Page 229: ...Figure 7 5 Figure 7 5 IR Board P N 9798813 Logic Diagram Sheet 2 of 2 Schematic Diagrams 7 43 ...
Page 239: ...Figure A 1 Code Page 437 United States A 2 Character Sets ...
Page 240: ...Figure A 2 Code Page 850 Multilingual Character Sets A 3 ...
Page 241: ...Figure A 3 Code Page 863 Canadian French A 4 Character Sets ...
Page 242: ...Figure A 4 Code Page 865 Nordic Character Sets A 5 ...
Page 286: ...Printed in U S A ...