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Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard Replacement

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There are multiple issues that can arise with the keyboard, this guide will allow you to fix a number of them. Using this guide you can clean the keyboard or access some of the more complex components of the laptop.

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  1. Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Before attempting to remove the battery ensure that the laptop is disconnected from all power sources and turned off.

    • Turn the laptop over to its back.

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    • Slide the release latch while simultaneously pulling backwards on the battery.

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    • Slide the battery out of the battery bay.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard Replacement, Base Cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the four screws (3mm Phillips #1) that hold the base cover in place.

    • The top 3 screws are "captive" (held in by a retaining ring) and will not come out.

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    • Carefully lift the base cover vertically away from the laptop.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard Replacement, Center Control Cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • After removing the battery, remove the two screws (3mm Phillips #1) beneath it. These screws hold the Center Control Cover in place.

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    • Flip the laptop over to the front and open the display as far as possible.

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    • The Center Control Cover is VERY fragile, be careful when using prying tools.

    • Pry the Center Control Cover from the laptop. On the right there is a small divot, it is advised that you start removing the panel from here.

    • Carefully lift the Center Control Cover away from the laptop.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the two screws (5mm Phillips #1) at the top of the keyboard.

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    • Slide the keyboard out and away from the laptop and lift it up to access the keyboard connector.

    • Do not pull hard on the keyboard while removing it, you may damage the keyboard or the keyboard connector.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 1545 Keyboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the motherboard and remove the cable.

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    The connector latch is the black piece.

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    Good tip! As shown. flips up and toward user

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    • Lift the keyboard up and away from the laptop.

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

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Steps 4 and 5 are unnecessary for removing the keyboard. Other than that, well done.

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The connector latch is broken. What should I do?

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