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Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement

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Time Required: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will demonstrate how to remove or replace the keyboard of a Dell Studio 1737 laptop.

What you need

Parts

Tools

    1. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the battery release slider all the way to the right and push the battery straight out of the back of the computer

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    1. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a plastic opening tool to detach the internal clips (marked with red boxes in photo) and release the small plastic panel above the keyboard

      • This panel doesn't come off just yet, this step is just to make it easier when it comes time to remove it

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    2. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 4mm ph1 screw under the battery

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    3. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Pry black panel away from laptop body starting at the base of the screen

      • Be careful when flipping the panel over, as the panel is still attached by the fragile ribbon cable

      • Flip the panel over onto the keyboard

      • Detach the ribbon cable from the motherboard as shown

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    4. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Starting at the top where you just removed the black panel, pry the black bezel away from the outside of the keyboard

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    5. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use a small screwdriver to take out the 4 4mm ph1 screws along the top of the keyboard

      • Lift from the top of the keyboard and flip it over onto the palmrest

      • Again, be very careful of the ribbon cable attaching it, as these are easily damaged

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    6. Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Studio 1737 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the ribbon cable as shown

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Conclusion

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

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