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Dell Vostro 1710 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

The keyboard helps user input characters and functions when using the laptop. If your key does not function well, you might need to replace the keyboard. This guide will walk you through on how to replace the keyboard.

What you need

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    • Make certain that the power to your laptop is off.

    • Press and slide the two buttons outwards and away from the battery.

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    • Slide the battery away and parallel from the laptop.

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    • Remove the battery from the slot.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to loosen the plastic hinge cover that is located above the keyboard.

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    • Remove plastic hinge cover by gently lifting up the cover with a plastic opening tool from one side to the other.

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    • Remove the four 3mm Philips #1 head screws.

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    • Gently lift up the keyboard to remove.

    • Flip it over as it shown in the picture.

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    • Lift the black tab that the keyboard is plugged into.

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    • Pull directly outwards to remove the keyboard completely.

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Conclusion

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

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