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Dell Inspiron 15-5558 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If your keyboard buttons are stuck or missing you might need to replace the keyboard. This guide will instruct you on how to replace a faulty keyboard.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 15-5558 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure you turn off the device before starting.

    • Flip the device over and so the white bar code is on the right.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15-5558 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery latch all the way to the left until you hear the click and see the battery prop up.

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    • Rotate the battery up and remove it.

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    • Identify the two small slots along the side of the keyboard closest to the screen.

    • Wedge the spudger in the two small slots and push the spudger in and down to detach the pins.

    • Using your hands, pull the keyboard up and out.

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    • At the end of the ribbon cable attaching the keyboard to the device is a bar secure.

    • Using your finger or spudger, flip the bar up and the keyboard will be freed from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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