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Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement, Unhooking the top panel of the keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Here is the first step in changing the keyboard. First, at the top panel of the keyboard, there will be 5 indents running through the top of the panel. By using a thin tool, you will want to clip off the indents to release the keyboard from the base of the computer.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement, Remove the Keyboard sheet: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • After unhinging all 5 indents, you will be able to separate the sheet from the base of the laptop.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement, Unclip the wires from the motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Underneath the Keyboard panel are two wires, one of them being a black wire to the left and an orange wire to the right. Carefully remove them by pulling on the base of the wires to avoid ripping.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement, reattach wires from the new keyboard to same location: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Once you have removed of the old keyboard, the new keyboard will also have the same wires. Attach the wires together, the black with the black and orange with the orange.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement, locate bottom hinges of the keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • On the bottom-hand side of the keyboard sheet, there will be teeth prodding out. Using that side first, clip them into the laptop before continuing.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15-5559 Keyboard Replacement, from the hinge side first, place the keyboard into the cavity area: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once you have got the teeth hooked into the base, click the 5 hinges at the top-hand side of the keyboard sheet into place to keep it from moving.

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Conclusion

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

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