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Dell Inspiron 1521 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

These steps will show you how to remove the keyboard from your laptop.

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  1. Dell Inspiron 1521 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Rotate the laptop so its bottom is facing up.

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    • Identify the lock mechanisms holding the battery in place.

    • Slide each button outward with your fingers to disengage the battery.

    • Pull the battery off with your hand to separate it from the laptop.

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    • Find the two small indentations of the sides of the panel covering the power button.

    • Pry up both sides of the panel by sticking the plastic opener tool in each indentation and prying up.

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    • Now that the panel is loose simply pull the panel off with your hand.

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    • Locate the two 5 mm Phillips #1 screws holding down the keyboard that were underneath the panel.

    • Remove these screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • With the screws removed pull the keyboard up with your hand.

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    • Locate the connector that links the keyboard to the laptop.

    • Gently pull the connector toward the screen of the laptop with your figers to disconnect it.

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Conclusion

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

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