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November 19th, 2015 06:00
N5010 keyboard removal
Every video and web description I've read, shows having to remove a single screw located inside the ram compartment first, but my N5010 has no such screw. That area is completely blank.
any ideas?.
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DELL-Jennifer K
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November 23rd, 2015 07:00
Hi ,
The current build does not have the screws. Hence If these screws are not present on the system, proceed to the next step.
That is pry the keyboard with the use of a flat-head screwdriver towards the display to release the 4 keyboard retainers.
Then lift the rear edge of the keyboard and slide the keyboard to free the tabs on the front edge.(Note:There may be adhesive under the keyboard. Take care when removing the keyboard by using a steady but firm lifting motion).
Locate the keyboard cable and flip open the latch on the keyboard cable.Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard.
Hoping this helps.
Regards,
sid little
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November 19th, 2015 07:00
*Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the system base*
Can you tell which two screws?
thanks
DELL-Jennifer K
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November 19th, 2015 07:00
Hi,
I would ask you to try these steps and advise,
*Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the system base. Turn the system over.
*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.
*Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard.
Awaiting your response,
Regards,
sid little
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November 19th, 2015 12:00
So I guess mine falls into the red circled category
But I still don't know which screws are holding it down before proceeding.
DELL-Jennifer K
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November 19th, 2015 23:00
Hi,
Thank you for the reply! I would ask you to send me a private message along with the service tag of the system so that I can assist you further
Regards,
sid little
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November 20th, 2015 00:00
sent
sid little
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November 23rd, 2015 03:00
Are my emails coming through to you?. Still waiting for a response from the images I sent.
thanks.
sid little
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November 23rd, 2015 08:00
Finally managed to get the keyboard out.
Can't believe that the 2 screws on earlier versions, were (seemingly) replaced with double sided tape. Anyway, a tip I would have used myself before easing the keyboard out (had I known there was tape there), would be to heat that area up a little with a hair dryer (somewhere between the W,S,R and F keys), which I think would make it easier after warming the tape up.
thanks
sid
DELL-Jennifer K
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November 24th, 2015 02:00
Hi Sid,
Glad the issue is resolved! If there are any other concerns write to us.
Regards,