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Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Make sure laptop is powered off before removing the battery.

    • Slide both arrow tabs towards the outer edge of the computer to release the battery.

    • Battery is not shown.

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  2. Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement, Remove keyboard retaining screw: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove Keyboard retaining screw from bottom of laptop.

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  4. Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the 6 inch metal ruler, or another flat object into the holes in the top left of the keyboard, the top middle of the keyboard, and the top right of the keyboard to release the keyboard from the computer.

    • There are a number of screws on the bottom that required to be removed prior to the keyboard being able to be lifted up.

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  5. Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the keyboard up slightly and push forward in order to release bottom tabs.

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  6. Dell Inspiron M5010 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the black tab up and then pull left on keyboard plug to release keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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