Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Central Control Cover

Replace the central control cover on a Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Use this guide to help you replace the Central Control Cover on a Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

  • Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the cover that has the heatsink by unscrewing 9 screws highlighted in red

  • These screws are all captive except the screw with a lock by it

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Central Control Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the two 4.00 mm Phillips #1 screws from the battery tray.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the slot on the right side of the central control cover and pry it up.

  • Carefully pull the central control cover up along its edges.

    • Do not attempt to completely remove the cover, as it is still attached via a ribbon cable.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Peel back the silver tape securing the ribbon cable to the cover.

  • Pull the small brown latch on the ribbon cable connector out.

  • Disconnect the ribbon cable to completely free the central control cover.

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

For more information, check out the Dell Inspiron 1525 device page.

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