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Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove the keyboard on your Dell 1150 laptop

What you need

  1. Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Removing the Dell Inspiron 1150 Keyboard, Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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