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January 7th, 2008 22:00

Inspiron 710m screen button

I have an Inspiron 710m laptop, and there is a button that is able to be pushed down to the right of the power button by about 3 inches (if you are holding the laptop normally on your lap, it is to the right by 3 inches). This button causes the screen to go off when normally pushed down by the screen of the laptop when pushed to the close position. Right now, this button is stuck in the down position. My computer still works, but this function no longer works as the button is stuck in the down position. Any change anyone knows how to fix this? Help is extremely appreciated. Thanks
  • ejn63

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    Posted January 7th, 2008 23:00

    You may be able to fix this inexpensively - replace the strip above the keyboard.

    Dell Spare Parts 1-800-449-3355 ext 7269937
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    Posted January 7th, 2008 23:00

    i'll try removing the strip and popping the button back up first. if it doesn't work i'll let you know. thanks again for all your help. very helpful and quick.
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    Posted January 7th, 2008 23:00

    is it pretty easy to remove that strip? i tried unscrewing a couple of parts from the bottom but it seemed as though i'd have to remove the ethernet card or sound card or something like that. any websites on how to replace it exactly? thanks again for your help. I'll make sure i call them.
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    Posted January 7th, 2008 23:00

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins710m/en/sm/display.htm#wp1109802