Dell Inspiron 17-5755 Keyboard ReplacementThis guide will instruct you on how to replace the keyboard for the Dell Inspiron 17-5755.

Written By: Gabriel Espinal

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INTRODUCTION

This guide will allow you to replace a broken keyboard for the Dell Inspiron 17-5755. Please ensurethat the battery is removed before performing this replacement.

TOOLS:iFixit Opening Tools (1)

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Step 1 — Battery

Make sure the computer has beenshut down, and isn't plugged into anoutlet before attempting to removethe battery.

Step 2

Find the battery release latch on the bottom side of the computer.

Slide the latch to the left until you hear a "click". This indicates that the battery has been released.

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Step 3

Safely remove the battery from thelaptop.

Step 4 — Keyboard

Open the display of the laptop as far as possible, and locate the tabs which secure the keyboard tothe laptop.

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Step 5

Use a plastic opening tool to gentlyrelease the tabs that secure thekeyboard to the laptop.

Step 6

Carefully lift the keyboard from the laptop, being mindful of any attachments that it may have.

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Step 7

Lift the zero insertion force (ZIF) tab that secures the keyboard back light ribbon cable

Afterwards, carefully detach the backlight cable from the laptop.

Step 8

Gently release the ZIF tab that secures the keyboard ribbon cable to the laptop.

Afterwards, carefully slide the cable out of its slot.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Step 9

Now that the keyboard is detached from the laptop, you may safely remove it.

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Dell Inspiron 17-5755 Keyboard ReplacementWritten By: Gabriel EspinalINTRODUCTION

TOOLS:Step 1 — BatteryStep 2Step 3Step 4 — KeyboardStep 5Step 6Step 7Step 8Step 9