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Dell Inspiron 1545 Power Button Board Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Power Button Board Replacement, Power Button Board: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the laptop off and disconnect it from all power sources.

    • Turn the laptop over so that the bottom is facing upwards.

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    • Slide the release latch while simultaneously pulling the battery outwards.

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    • Slide the battery completely out of the bay.

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    • Once the battery has been removed, take out the two screws (3mm Phillips #1) beneath it. These screws hold the center control cover in place.

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    • Flip the laptop back over to the front and push the screen open as far as possible.

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    • The center control cover is very fragile; be careful when prying it off.

    • Pry the center control cover off of the laptop using a plastic opening tool. On the right side of the cover, there is a small divot to help you start removing the cover.

    • Carefully lift the central control cover away from the laptop.

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    • Remove the two screws (5mm Phillips #1) at the top of the keyboard.

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    • Be careful when pulling the keyboard away from the laptop, you may damage the connector holding it to the motherboard.

    • Using your hands, push the keyboard out and away from the laptop.

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    • Lift the connector latch to remove the keyboard cable from the motherboard.

    • Lift the keyboard away from the laptop.

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    • Lift the connector latch to remove the power button board from the motherboard.

    • Pull on the blue plastic tab to help prevent causing any damage to the connector.

  11. Dell Inspiron 1545 Power Button Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Pry the power button board out with your finger.

    • Pull the power button board away from the laptop.

Conclusion

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

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