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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard

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    1. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Place the laptop upside down on a clean, flat surface.

      • Locate the battery release button with the padlock symbol above it.

      • Slide the battery release button towards the padlock symbol and hold it there. Note that the button is spring loaded and will return if released.

      • The battery is now released from the battery compartment.

      • Gently remove the battery from the side of the laptop.

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    1. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Keyboard: step 2, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Keyboard: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry it loose

      • You need to lay the LCD screen down flat to allow the hinge cover to be lifted off

      • Lift the hinge cover off and set aside

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    2. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Remove 4ea M2 x 3mm keyboard screws

      • Lift up keyboard from the rear to expose the connector below

      • Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the mother board

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Conclusion

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

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