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How to Change a Laptop Keyboard of a Dell Inspiron 1525

Laptop keyboards are one of the significant parts, used for providing input to the system. We know that keys of the keyboard, either of laptop or desktop, are easily breakable; hence, its extensive use may lead one or more keys to pop out. This will require replacing the keyboard with another one. Other than this, there could be several reasons for its replacement. If you are a user of Dell laptop and you need to replace your Dell Laptop Keyboard, than here is a guide for you.

Here we have taken Dell Inspiron 1525 and have defined each and every step involved in the replacement of its keyboard. However, keyboard replacement procedure is somehow similar of all models of Dell laptops.

The steps are easy to follow, you don’t need to hire a technician to replace your laptop keyboard; you can do it yourself. Moreover, when you decide to replace the keyboard of your Dell laptop, you can opt to order a new one online as well. There are a number of online stores that are dealing in Dell parts and claim to have a stock from original manufacturer. Hence, replacing and repairing your Dell laptop parts have become easier.

Read on to learn how to replace a Laptop Keyboard of a Dell Inspiron 1525:

1. Remove Laptop Adapter

Turn off your laptop, unplug the adapter if your laptop is on charge and remove the battery. You will find the battery at the back of your laptop.

2. Remove the Battery

After removing the battery, your next step is to remove two screws, which are in the battery section, basically locking the keyboard bezel.

3. Unscrew your Laptop

Turn your laptop in such a way that the keyboard is now facing you. Now with the help of screw driver, lift the keyboard bezel from the right, cautiously. Once you have lifted it, now keep on removing it by your fingers. But, you need to be careful, as there is a thing ribbon cable, which is connecting button board to the motherboard. Remember, it should not get disconnected from the motherboard.

After removing the bezel, turn it over, with the cable connected. Now take out the screws, with the help of the screw driver, which are holding the keyboard.

4. Remove Laptop Keyboard

Now you can lift the keyboard. But, wait; the keyboard cannot be removed, as it is connected with a flat ribbon cable to the motherboard. In order to do so, you will have to unlock the connector and the cable will easily come out.  

To unlock the connector, you will have to lift the black plastic, which you can see on your Dell Inspiron 1525 and thus, the cable is free and you can remove your Dell Laptop Keyboard.

5. Replace your Laptop Keyboard

Now replace your damaged laptop keyboard with the new one. Fix everything back in the same way, as you detached and finally you are done with the replacement process. 

How to Replace Your Dell Laptop Screen

Dell laptop parts are long lasting only to a certain extent. Same is the case with Dell Laptop Screen, if your laptop falls down or you press its display screen too hard, then for sure the screen will break. Improper cleaning may also spoil the screen of your Dell Laptop, which commonly results in dark spots and black spots.

It’s like a blessing that just because of damage in laptop screen; you don’t need to replace the whole laptop.  What you have to do is get a Philips screwdriver and a new Laptop Screen, which you can easily buy from a nearby store or through an online store.

Read on, as here is an easy to understand guide, which may assist you in the task of replacing your laptop screen:

1. Unplug the Laptop Adapter

First of all, turn off your laptop, unplug the adapter, if plugged in a socket and disconnect all other cables, if connected to your laptop.

2. Remove the Laptop Battery

Now turn your laptop, so that you are able to remove the battery. All you have to do simply slide the latch, the battery will be released and can be removed by lifting it upwards.

3. Remove Plastic Parts and Seals

Now turn your laptop and stretch open the laptop screen as much as possible. Around the frame of the Dell Laptop Screen, you will find screw seals made of plastic as well as rubber. Remove the seals by using a sharp object and then, with the help of Philips screwdriver, take out the screws covered under them. Some of the Dell laptops have screw covers even on the outer edges of the laptop lid.

4. Remove Display Cover

Now, gently start from one side to detach the frame from the display cover. Remember, when separating, do one side at a time. Like, first from the top and then from the bottom or vice versa and now remove the screen bezel now.

5. Remove Laptop LCD Screen

You will find that the LCD screen of your laptop is held with the help of screws, to the metal brackets on the left and right side. Remove all those screws from both sides. now detach your Dell Laptop Screen from the display cover. On the palm rest of your laptop, place the laptop screen in upside down position.

You can now see a green ribbon cable, which is basically the video cable having two connectors. One connector is joined with the LCD screen and another connector to the inverter board. On both sides of LCD connector, you will see two latches, simply push them and release the cable to disconnect it from the laptop screen. Now pull the second connector up and separate it from the inverter board.

You are now able to remove the laptop screen along with the inverter board. Inverter board is usually attached with the screen, at the bottom. You can replace it separately.

6. Replace the Laptop Screen

You are now ready to replace your damaged Dell Laptop Screen with the new one. Just follow the steps from bottom to top in reverse order, fixing everything in the same manner as it was before and you are done!

How to Change Dell Laptop Batteries Specifically of Inspiron

All Dell Laptop Batteries are rechargeable, which for sure stops giving its performance, with the passage of time and use. As the time passes and extensive use, degrades the performance of the battery.  Dell claims that for a general user, the battery becomes weak in a period of 18 to 24 months. One who uses comparatively 4 times more than general users, will find that the battery will stop performing before 18 months. Hence, it is recommend by Dell itself, to purchase a new battery for your Dell laptop, when it needs to be charged in an hour or less.

However, you will come across non Inspiron Laptop Batteries in market. The manufacturers claim that they are compatible with your Dell laptop, but actually there is no such case. Your battery should be of Dell, as they are the only ones appropriate for your Dell laptop. In addition, the original manufacturer provides technical support till the hardware warranty is not expired.

The process to change Dell Laptop Batteries is simple and it will require just few minutes. Here is a guide for you on how to change a Dell Inspiron Laptop battery.  

First of all turn off your Dell Inspiron laptop to begin with the procedure of changing its battery.

Step 1:

Close the screen and turn your Dell laptop in such a way that the bottom side is in front. At the backside, on the bottom, you will find the battery. There will be a large plastic part, with joints around it, having signs that it can be removed. There you will see a latch, holding the battery, push and release it to slide the battery out of the system.

Step: 2

Now put the new battery at the same place in your Dell laptop. It is very easy to figure out the direction in which to connect the battery, as the receptor pins are only at one side of it.

Step: 3

Ensure that the battery is locked; if the latch does not go off back, than it’s unlock. 
Gently, move the battery back and forth, so that the latch becomes flexible and locks the battery.

Step: 4

Now charge your new Dell laptop battery, by placing the adapter into a socket. Keep on checking the status on your system, on the right bottom of taskbar, which is shaped like a battery, in order to avoid over charging. 

You are done with the steps involved in changing your Dell Inspiron Laptop batteries. Now take your laptop anywhere you want, after charging it, as the new battery is now ready to perform for maximum time.

Moreover, those having Dell laptops can also gain one of the best advantages offered.  Basically, Dell has launched such laptops in the market, in which two batteries can be used and thus, this extends the existing run time of the battery, potentially. The second battery can be used in DVD/CD drive bay. 

How to Choose the Right Dell Accessories for Dell Laptops and Desktops

Dell is undoubtedly, one of the top manufacturers of superior quality laptops and desktops, serving with its products all over the world. Dell makes its efforts to provide individuals, such systems, which may fulfill their requirements and demands, up to their expectations. Utilizing the best technologies and introducing further advanced technologies through their products, Dell has contributed in every field. Currently, now the large community, using Dell systems is offered Laptop Accessories as well. This helps users to enhance their systems or in other words, give it a modified dimension and more attractive look by plugging the most appropriate accessory.

Whenever you buy a Dell Laptop or Desktop, you are not provided Dell Accessories along with them. If you are interested to get them for a better look of your system, you will need to buy them separately. When you buy your Dell Desktop, you will only get the basic software and hardware like CPU, monitor, hard drive, keyboard, mouse, supporting cables and operating systems as well.

Same is the case with Dell Laptops, however, mouse, keyboards, monitors are all built in, there is no CPU neither there are cables required, but only Adapters/Chargers are required, which are provided by the manufacturers. But, if you need to replace your laptop keyboard, add a separate mouse or anything else, you can easily do it.

If you possess either a Dell Laptop or Desktop, it is recommended that you shop for authentic Dell Accessories only. This is because; you may get support from the manufacturer in future, if there is any problem with the accessory; you have bought. Other than this, in most of the cases, the accessories from the manufacturer only, best fit your system.

Dell offers a number of perfectly designed and user friendly accessories for your Dell Laptops and Desktops:

Dell Desktop Accessories:

• Monitors:

Dell is famous for making the most excellent monitors and is also ranked number 1 in North America for bringing in new and highly advanced monitors, which provides great experience to its users. There are a series of monitor under the name of Dell, which are launched with extra features incorporated in them.

• Game Accessories

Game Accessories usually consists of keyboards, mice, headphones, graphic cards, game board, monitors and etc. that supports games and gives players an extra ordinary level of excitement in their gaming experience.

Rest of the Dell Accessories for Dell desktops includes Webcams, Graphic Cards, Keyboards and Mice, Speakers and Headphones.

Dell Laptop Accessories

• SWITCH Lids

For you Dell laptop, there are some cool and amazing Lids offered, to give your system a highly fascinating look.

• Bundles

Dell has a special offer called bundles, which basically includes two or more Dell Accessories, thus, offering customers to save some of their money.

In addition, Dell Laptop Accessories include laptop bags, keyboards and mice, docks and stands, speakers and headphones.

Hence, when you feel like accessorizing your Dell Laptop or Desktop, always shop for the right accessory. Today, getting any accessory for your Dell product is not a big deal, as all Dell Accessories are available in the market and obtainable online as well.