Dell Studio 1555 Keyboard Replacement

Turn off and unplug the laptop.

Flip the laptop so the underside is facing up with the battery closest to you.

Slide the locking switch to the left to release the battery.

Gently pull the battery away from the device.

Remove the single 3mm screw underneath the battery with a #1 Phillips screw driver, which holds the media control cover.

Flip the laptop over and flatten it out as much as possible.

Unsnap the media control cover from the laptop starting nearest to the display.

Remove the two 3mm screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver, holding down the keyboard.

Slowly lift the keyboard away from the base.

Flip up the black tab on the keyboard ZIF connector and unplug the cable.

Remove the keyboard