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Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard

Introduction

Use this guide to help you replace the keyboard in a Dell Inspiron 1525.

What you need

  1. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

  2. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 2 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

    • Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

  3. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard, Central Control Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.00 mm Phillips #1 screws from the battery tray.

  5. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the slot on the right side of the central control cover and pry it up.

    • Carefully pull the central control cover up along its edges.

    • Do not attempt to completely remove the cover, as it is still attached via a ribbon cable.

  6. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 5, image 1 of 3 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 5, image 2 of 3 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Peel back the silver tape securing the ribbon cable to the cover.

    • Pull the small brown latch on the ribbon cable connector out.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable to completely free the central control cover.

  7. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard, Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard, Keyboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 5.75 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the keyboard to the laptop.

    • Gently slide the keyboard towards the display until the tabs on its front side are free.

    • Do not force the keyboard too far forward or attempt to remove it yet, as there is still a ribbon cable connected to it.

  8. Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 Keyboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to gently lift the ribbon cable retaining flap.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

    • Shift the keyboard sideways enough to free one side from it's retaining tab. Then lift the keyboard away from the laptop.

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