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Dell Latitude E6520 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

The steps in this guide will require a JIS #0 screw driver to remove 6 screws with a head size of approximately 4.36mm and length of 3.63mm.

What you need

  1. Dell Latitude E6520 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6520 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • With the laptop closed and the bottom side facing up, slide the two battery latches towards the sides of the laptop.

    • When the latches are unlocked, a small logo resembling an open padlock will become visible.

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    • Grasp the battery from the top and pull upward.

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  3. Dell Latitude E6520 Keyboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude E6520 Keyboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ten 8.6 mm JIS #0 screws.

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  5. Dell Latitude E6520 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Place fingers underneath cover and pull off the cover.

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    • Pry off the plastic keyboard trim. It is easiest to start at the bottom of the keyboard.

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    • Remove the six 3.63 mm JIS #0 screws holding the keyboard in place.

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    • Lift the keypad up from the bottom.

    • Rest the keypad on the LCD screen for easy access during the next step.

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    • Peel back the tape holding the ribbon connector.

    • Disconnect the ribbon and the keyboard will be free from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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Hello,

Nice instructions, could someone please tell me what are the other conector/ribbions used for in this dell e6520 under the keyboard ? any help will most appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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