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August 26th, 2004 12:00
HELP on replacing a keyboard questions?
Hi,
Is it a normal thing for the keyboards to go out on the laptops often like this?
I have a inspiron 7000 the keyboard was replaced once before in 2002 and its acting up once again ..
The testing of course shows nothing is wrong again like last time..
Right now spacebar isn't working well and keyboard isn't moving smoothly like it should..
Anything else i can test or checkout ?
Also, is it easy to replace one on my own?
What else do you do besides removing and replacing a keyboard? Any software or hardware to do ?
I found a picture on how to remove it looks not that hard or is it ?
Do we just shut off computer and unscrew and start taken apart ? What are the steps PLease ?
Lolly
RichardLusignan
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August 26th, 2004 12:00
Hi,
Replacing the keyboard is indeed an easy operation.
On most laptops, you just have to remove the small plastic band where there's the power button (2 screws behind the latches of the LCD) by prying it lightly with a flat screwdriver (you should see a dent in it to that purpose on it's right side). There is then 4 screws holding the keyboard in place, and finally the small connector beneath it.
All in all, it is only a matter of a few minutes replacing a keyboard. No software or BIOS modifications needed.
Follow the instructions for you model, and you should be set. (You might want to remove the battery as well, to avoid any risk to the electrical components).
Hope this information helps you,
Rick.
DELL-BobT
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August 27th, 2004 13:00
Lolly42,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
There are replacement instructions posted on your system web site.