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Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

If the keyboard is broken, missing, or malfunctioning you can replace the keyboard of the Dell Precision 5510 in 5 steps by following this guide.

What you need

  1. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement, Base Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Open the system badge flap over to reveal the screws underneath (marked 1 on the image).

    • Remove the 12 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.

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  2. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the edges base cover and lift it to remove it from computer.

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  3. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement, Fans: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement, Fans: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • There are two screws on each fan circled in the images shown. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove all four screws.

    • Each fan has one 3.7mm screw and one 4.65mm screw.

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  4. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Each of the fans are plugged into the motherboard. Use tweezers to pull the plug out.

    • Do not grab by the wires, grab by the white rectangular region.

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  5. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully extract the fan from its housing bed. It should remove easily if all parts have been disconnected.

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  7. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the connection that links the battery to the computer.

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  8. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 4.0 mm JIS #0 screws surrounding the battery.

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  9. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the battery from the computer.

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  10. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 6 screws to take off the heat sink.

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  11. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all standalone motherboard screws.

    • 8 screws with lengths of either 3.7mm or 4.65mm

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  12. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  13. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove nine screws from the back of the keyboard.

    • Screws are 1.9mm in length

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  14. Dell Precision 5510 Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Pull keyboard out and replace.

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Conclusion

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

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Colin Hunter

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One Comment

Do you need to remove the heatsink? I don't see why it cant be left on.

Alexandru - Reply

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