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Dell Inspiron 9100 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide requires a Phillips #00 screwdriver

What you need

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    • Unplug the laptop from the power adapter and turn the power off.

    • Failure to unplug laptop before proceeding could result in risk of electric shock!

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    • Slide the battery-lock tab and hold.

    • Flip the battery away from the chassis to remove it.

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    • Turn the laptop around.

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    • Use your fingers to gently pull up on the hinge covers. They will release with an audible snap.

    • Fold the screen back to 180 degrees.

    • Using your index fingers, pull up the hinge cover.

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    • After the hinges pop, pull the hinge cover gently.

    • Pull the clear tab on the right side of the laptop up. This tab will disconnect the hinge cover from the laptop.

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    • Remove the two 3mm screws on the top of the keyboard (nearest to the screen)

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    • Tilt the keyboard away from the screen.

    • Pull up on the white tab underneath the keyboard to release the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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