In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Inspiron 17 (5749) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 17 (5749) Keyboard.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5749 Keyboard
Inspiron 17 5749 Keyboard
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 17 (5749) Keyboard
![Lift the battery out of the laptop.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748BatteryLatches-300x168.jpg)
![Lift the battery out of the laptop.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748BatteryLatches-300x168.jpg)
Step 1
- Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
- Lift the battery out of the laptop.
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![Carefully pry up the access door.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748AccessDoorScrews-300x168.jpg)
![Carefully pry up the access door.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748AccessDoorScrews-300x168.jpg)
Step 2
- Remove the screws.
- Carefully pry up the access door.
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![Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748KeyboardClips-300x168.jpg)
![Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748KeyboardClips-300x168.jpg)
Step 3
- Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
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![Unplug the keyboard cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748KeyboardCable-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the keyboard cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Insp175748KeyboardCable-300x168.jpg)
Step 4
- Turn the keyboard over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.