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    Update on the spilled keyboard

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ChronoSerge456, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. ChronoSerge456

    ChronoSerge456 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, last thread got closed so I just wanted to keep everyone informed. I talked to the Dell reps and they said that they would replace it for me. I actually have a trip to Japan and Korea from the States coming up on the 26th so I asked how long it would take. He said it would take about 2 weeks because the laptop had to be sent back to the depot.

    I didn't really want to take the risk, so they're offering to send me a keyboard and that I could replace it myself. Anyone have any experience replacing laptop keyboards or if it's even recommended?

    Thanks for everyones advice! Hopefully there will be no bashing in this thread.

    _Chrono
     
    ChronoSerge456, Dec 7, 2007
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  2. H3rmaN

    H3rmaN Notebook Evangelist

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    What laptop is it? And changing the keyboard is DEAD EASY! A simple 4 screws, and it pops off...
     
    H3rmaN, Dec 7, 2007
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  3. vbrookie

    vbrookie Notebook Consultant

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    It's simple as it can be. Mine is only 2 screws. Just go to Dell website and look for your notebook model service manual, and fellow the instructions. Please make sure you don't scratch the surface when you use the screw driver.
     
    vbrookie, Dec 7, 2007
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  4. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    if u feel comfortable doing it then do otherwise send it to dell
     
    sly, Dec 7, 2007
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    what laptop is it? we can link you the service manual to show you step by step how to do it. i have complete faith that you could do it yourself.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 7, 2007
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  6. n19htmare

    n19htmare Notebook Evangelist

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    The reason your thread was closed because of it's Illegalities (fraud).
    Making a new thread on the same topic is never wise.
     
    n19htmare, Dec 7, 2007
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  7. Cam_86

    Cam_86 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, its a cinch. Pry off the cover place over the keyboard(look for a recessed area that allows you to squeeze under it with a flat-head screw driver) and carefully peel it back. Then remove 2 screws, tilt the bottom of the keyboard up and carefully dislodge the parallel cable thats hooked up from the keyboard to the mainboard, and re-do the steps backwords with the new keyboard in place of the old one.

    Shouldnt take more then 5 minutes.
     
    Cam_86, Dec 7, 2007
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  8. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    Easy as everyone says,

    Roll you're monitor back as fast as it will go, get a flat head screw drive put tape around it so you don't scratch anything. Pop off the hinge cover and everything is exposed. Remove the two screws on the top of the keyboard and carefully, pry it upwards, once you clear enough room under it disconnect the cable and repeat the process in reverse to install the new keyboard.

    (Vostros - Inspirons)
     
    B2TheEYo, Dec 7, 2007
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  9. NotebookYoozer

    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    this is RIDICULOUS advice. the job literally takes 2 mins if you know what you're doing. if you' never done it before, it takes about 4 min.

    DO NOT send your computer in for this.
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 7, 2007
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  10. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    he means monitor as FAR as it will go :D
    don't break the hinges...
     
    lambchops468, Dec 7, 2007
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