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Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the keyboard if you have determined your keyboard issues may be resolved by replacing the keyboard.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement, Bottom Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the display is closed. Then, flip the computer over so that you can see the bottom cover.

    • Loosen the two 5 mm Phillips #0 on the upper edge of the cover.

    • These screws will stay captive to the case.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5 mm interior screws that connect the cover to the assembly using the same Philips head screwdriver from the previous step.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the base cover from the rest of bottom cover.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 5mm Phillips #0 screws that keep the battery connected to the computer.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Ground the system board by turning over the computer, opening the display, and holding the power button down for about 5 seconds before proceeding.

    • Using the pull tab on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement, Removing the Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 5mm screw that connects the keyboard to the palm assembly with the Phillips head screwdriver.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Flip over the computer and open the display as far as it can go.

    • Use the spudger to remove the keyboard from the palm assembly.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently flip over the keyboard and place it on the palm rest assembly.

    • Lift the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard and the keyboard back-light cables.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15-7537 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Take the keyboard off the palm rest assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Great guide, thanks for the help!

Patrick S - Reply

Thanks It’s Useful

ahmed omar - Reply

It is important to note that the little black clips on the ends of the keyboard wires SWIVEL UP! I broke mine because nothing in this guide told me how to get the wires out properly.

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