Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L Keyboard Replacement

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This guide will provide you with a step-by-step procedure of how to remove the keyboard on your Dell Inspiron 5100 PP07L. Be advised: this guide will require you to remove your laptop battery. Use caution when removing the battery, as lithium ion batteries (like the one in this laptop) can be dangerous if handled incorrectly. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions of this guide to avoid breaking the hinge cover of your laptop and to prevent key caps from being broken.

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Remove battery
Open screen so that it lies flat.

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Starting from the right side of the hinge cover, use the flat end of the spudger to pry up the hinge cover and gently remove it.

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Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws holding in the keyboard.

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Lift keyboard and detach the interface connector.
Take extra care when removing and handling the keyboard. The key caps on the keyboard are fragile and easily come off.

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