Dell Inspiron 15-5551 Keyboard Replacement

ID: 185202

Description: Whether it is from long-term use or from...

Steps:

1. Turn your laptop upside down.
2. Slide the battery latch to unlock the battery and remove it.

3. Open the laptop display and press the power button for 5 seconds to ground it.
4. Grounding the computer helps prevent electrostatic discharge, which is harmful to the computer. It is also recommended that you ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface to prevent damaging the internal components.

5. Insert the flathead end of the spudger into the holes at the top the keyboard to pry the keyboard free from the securing clips.
6. Slide the keyboard towards yourself to release it from the top case.
7. Lift the keyboard from the case.

8. Slide the keyboard upward to release it from the palm rest.
9. Lay the keyboard with the keys facing down on the palm rest to access the inside of the laptop.

10. Lift the black latch to disconnect the keyboard cable and freely remove the old keyboard.
11. Do not pull the cable without lifting the lock. This will damage the cable and possibly the lock.

12. Connect the replacement keyboard by sliding the cable under the latch and locking it again.
13. Make sure the label on the cable is facing up the right way and that the cable is properly aligned within the latch.

14. Slide the bottom of the keyboard into the palm-rest
15. Firmly press the keyboard into position to properly snap it into place.