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Dell Inspiron 1100 Keyboard Replacement

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The keyboard is necessary for operating the Dell Inspiron 1100 and is used for various tasks such as typing or navigating the computer.

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    • Remove the plastic face plate from the laptop using the iFixit Plastic Opening Tool.

    • Start by inserting the iFixit Plastic Opening Tool into the groove on the right side of the face plate.

    • This step does require some force. Be careful to not bend or break the plastic face plate.

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    • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #0 screws securing the keyboard.

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    • Lift up the keyboard to expose the ribbon header on the motherboard.

    • Be careful as the keyboard can only move a little ways from the surface of the laptop and is easily damaged.

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    • Grip the ribbon on its hard plastic connector, and pull the ribbon and its connector out of the motherboard header.

    • Do not pull on the ribbon itself, as this may cause internal damage to the connector.

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

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