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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide is to replace a broken or faulty keyboard on the Insprion 1420 laptop.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the two tabs to release the battery.

    • Pull the battery out.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Open the laptop: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Open the lid as far back as possible.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Remove top cover plate: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Remove top cover plate: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a spudger, pry off the top cover plate, thus exposing the screws for the keyboard.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Unscrew keyboard screws: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Unscrew keyboard screws: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Unscrew keyboard screws: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 3mm screws holding the keyboard down.

    • When removing the keyboard, be cautious not to damage the connecting ribbon underneath.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Remove keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Remove keyboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement, Remove keyboard: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Using a spudger, carefully lift the blue tab, releasing the ribbon connector and freeing the keyboard to be removed.

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Conclusion

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

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