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Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk the reader through the steps necessary to remove the keyboard on a Dell Inspiron M5110. This is necessary when when the keyboard stops functioning to its full ability, as well as when the reader desires to replace the keyboard.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Shut down the computer and turn it upside down.

  2. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide both of the battery release latches on the bottom of the device in towards the center of the computer.

  3. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide and lift the battery up and out from the device.

  5. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Open the computer and push the screen back as far as possible.

  6. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide a plastic opening tool into the slots on the top of the keyboard.

  7. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the keyboard away from the device using the plastic opening tool.

  8. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and slide the keyboard towards the screen to remove the tabs on the keyboard from the slots on the palmrest.

  9. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the keyboard over and place it on the front of the device making sure not to pull out the keyboard cable.

  10. Dell Inspiron M5110 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the connector latch and remove the keyboard cable. The keyboard is now free from the device.

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