Dell Inspiron 15-5547 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for removing or replacing a keyboard for the Dell Inspiron 15-5547. This action may need to be taken in order to remove and replace a non-functioning keyboard. You may also need a replacement keyboard component specific to the Dell Inspiron 15-5547 if you intend to replace a defective keyboard. Be careful not to pull the keyboard too quickly or harshly throughout the removal steps in order avoid damaging the connector ribbon cables of the keyboard.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard

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Use the Jimmy to pry and detach the keyboard from the laptop at the following locations.
Lift the keyboard from the top and gently detach it from the bottom end.
Be careful not to pull too quickly in order to avoid damage to the keyboard connector ribbon cables.

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Step 2

Detach the smaller ribbon cable from the laptop connector base by gently pulling upward on the connector base. This will free the ribbon cable.
Detach the larger ribbon cable from the laptop connector base in the same manner as the first. This will completely detach the keyboard from the laptop.
Be careful when detaching and removing the ribbon cables so as not to tear or damage them.