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Dell Inspiron 17-5755 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will allow you to replace a broken keyboard for the Dell Inspiron 17-5755. Please ensure that the battery is removed before performing this replacement.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 17-5755 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the computer has been shut down, and isn't plugged into an outlet before attempting to remove the battery.

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    • Find the battery release latch on the bottom side of the computer.

    • Slide the latch to the left until you hear a "click". This indicates that the battery has been released.

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    • Safely remove the battery from the laptop.

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    • Open the display of the laptop as far as possible, and locate the tabs which secure the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently release the tabs that secure the keyboard to the laptop.

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    • Carefully lift the keyboard from the laptop, being mindful of any attachments that it may have.

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    • Lift the zero insertion force (ZIF) tab that secures the keyboard back light ribbon cable

    • Afterwards, carefully detach the backlight cable from the laptop.

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    • Gently release the ZIF tab that secures the keyboard ribbon cable to the laptop.

    • Afterwards, carefully slide the cable out of its slot.

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    • Now that the keyboard is detached from the laptop, you may safely remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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