Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement AWS
Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement This guide will show the reader how to replace the keyboard on the Inspiron 1420.
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
INTRODUCTION This guide is to replace a broken or faulty keyboard on the Insprion 1420 laptop.
TOOLS: Spudger (1) Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Step 1 — Battery
Slide the two tabs to release the battery.
Pull the battery out.
Step 2 — Open the laptop
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Open the lid as far back as possible.
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Step 3 — Remove top cover plate
Using a spudger, pry off the top cover plate, thus exposing the screws for the keyboard.
Step 4 — Unscrew keyboard screws
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 3mm screws holding the keyboard down.
When removing the keyboard, be cautious not to damage the connecting ribbon underneath.
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Step 5 — Remove keyboard
Using a spudger, carefully lift the blue tab, releasing the ribbon connector and freeing the keyboard to be removed.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-17 07:27:25 AM.
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement This guide will show the reader how to replace the keyboard on the Inspiron 1420.
Written By: Brandon
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 5
Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
INTRODUCTION This guide is to replace a broken or faulty keyboard on the Insprion 1420 laptop.
TOOLS: Spudger (1) Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Step 1 — Battery
Slide the two tabs to release the battery.
Pull the battery out.
Step 2 — Open the laptop
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Open the lid as far back as possible.
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Step 3 — Remove top cover plate
Using a spudger, pry off the top cover plate, thus exposing the screws for the keyboard.
Step 4 — Unscrew keyboard screws
Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 3mm screws holding the keyboard down.
When removing the keyboard, be cautious not to damage the connecting ribbon underneath.
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Dell Inspiron 1420 Keyboard Replacement
Step 5 — Remove keyboard
Using a spudger, carefully lift the blue tab, releasing the ribbon connector and freeing the keyboard to be removed.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-17 07:27:25 AM.
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
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