Comments on: How to install new keyboard in Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 laptop

By: Steve Garrison

Steve Garrison — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:42 +0000

Thanks for the tutorial. Fixed my cousin’s sticky U key just by removing the keyboard from its’ cradle then replacing. Another example of fixing something by taking apart and reassembling. No idea why it was sticking.

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:45:47 +0000

Mark,

I cannot thank you enough for the savings. I was quoted $200 by a very well known national computer Geek Squad that not only would take $200 to replace the keyboard, but they would have to send my computer off for 10-15 work days. I bought the original keyboard online for $9 bucks and installed it within 2-minutes.

I’m glad to help.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:37:53 +0000

I cannot thank you enough for the savings. I was quoted $200 by a very well known national computer Geek Squad that not only would take $200 to replace the keyboard, but they would have to send my computer off for 10-15 work days. I bought the original keyboard online for $9 bucks and installed it within 2-minutes. I have just typed this email with the new keyboard. You are great, thank you from my $191 dollars of savings.

By: Russell Sias

Russell Sias — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:04:22 +0000

Thank you! I just replaced my Inspiron 9400 keyboard – thanks to your guidance! I have never had a laptop open before, and without your guidance, well…. Pics were great, by the way! Thanks ever so much.

By: The_Gov

The_Gov — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:22:04 +0000

Thanks SO much, man!!
This worked perfectly!
I’m typing on it now!! :~)

By: Renata

Renata — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:14:56 +0000

Great easy to follow instructions. You made installing my new keyboard a breeze.
Thank you so much.

Renata

By: Mark Harrison

Mark Harrison — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:51:09 +0000

Thank you for these clear and easy instructions. I have just followed them to replace the keyboard in my Inspiron 9400 (which Dell, to their credit, replaced under extended warranty, next day.)

I had assumed that step 1 worked the way you said, but it is reassuring to see pictures of someone else doing the same thing

Step 4, on the other hand, was an absolute winner for me – I’m certain that, had I not seen your guide, I just would have tugged until the motherboard broke.

Thanks again.

Mark in the UK

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:24:20 +0000

Excellent guide. Thank you for the help. FYI, same instructions work for the DELL PRECISION M6300.

I had a 9400 that I was keeping around for parts, removed the keyboard and put it into the Precision using these instructions.

By: Milan Cole

Milan Cole — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:37:20 +0000

Thanks for the guide. I am going to be trying this repair and I hope it works.

By: Paige Delaney

Paige Delaney — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:31:57 +0000

Thank you for your site. I am director of a non-profit library, and money is scarce. I am sure you saved me $125 in replacing a keyboard. Sorry I don’t have extra money to donate, but I wanted you to know I appreciate what you do.
Best of luck
Paige Delaney