Dell Inspiron 600m Keyboard Replacement

Written By: Peter Hallsten
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Dell Inspiron 600m Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

In this guide the user will remove the old keyboard and replace it with a new keyboard through the top of the base.

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    • Flip laptop upside down and locate the battery as shown in the images.

    • Push in the tab on the battery and lift up. The battery should detach very easily.

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    • Orient laptop with the keyboard facing upward and the lid open.

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    • Caution the face plate is a fragile piece of plastic. Handle carefully.

    • Start in the upper right corner and work to the left when removing the face plate (includes power button and volume controls).

    • Use a flathead screwdriver (or anything flat and strong) to wedge underneath the face plate.

    • Carefully lift the screwdriver to remove the face plate.

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    • Use a the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws.

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    • Gently slide keyboard toward screen.

    • Lift keyboard carefully. It is attached by a ribbon cable.

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    • Pull upward on blue tab to disconnect keyboard.

Conclusion

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

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