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Inspiron N5010 hard drive replacement
I need to replace my hard drive on my Dell Inspiron R N5010. I can't take off the keyboard since there is a screw attached to it from where the RAM is located and I can't see it. I can only see one screw with the RAM cover off. I can't see the second one that manual and videos describe.
Any suggestions on how I can remove the keyboard is appreciated.
ejn63
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September 20th, 2017 16:00
Instructions in service manual here:
downloads.dell.com/.../inspiron-15-intel-n5010_service manual_en-us.pdf
There may not be two screws in all models. The keyboard is clipped on from above as well.
brainwave89
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September 20th, 2017 21:00
Thank you ejn63. I was able to get the right-hand side of the keyboard off but the left-hand side is locked down. I feel there is still a screw holding it down but I can't find it.
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September 22nd, 2017 04:00
Please check if there are any screws on the bottom base, as per the image below.
Pry the keyboard with the use of a flat-head screwdriver towards the display to release the 4 keyboard retainers.
Lift the rear edge of the keyboard and slide the keyboard to free the tabs on the front edge.
Locate the keyboard cable and flip open the latch on the keyboard cable.
And finally, disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard.