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Today I will remove and replace a damaged keyboard on a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. I’m replacing the keyboard because my customer spilled soda on it and all keys are sticky. If you need a new keyboard for your Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop you can find it here for less than $20.
First of all, turn off the laptop, unplug the power adapter and remove the battery.
STEP 1.
Remove two screws in the battery compartment. These screws securing the keyboard bezel.
STEP 2.
Carefully lift up one side of the keyboard bezel with a screwdriver.
STEP 3.
Continue removing the keyboard bezel with your fingers. Be careful, there is a thin ribbon cable connecting the button board to the motherboard. The cable has to stay connected to the motherboard.
STEP 4.
Turn the keyboard bezel over. Make sure the cable is still connected.
Remove two screws securing the keyboard.
STEP 5.
Lift up the keyboard.
The keyboard is connected to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable. Before you can remove the keyboard, you’ll have to unlock the connector and release the cable.
On the picture below you can see the connector in the locked position.
Now the connector is unlocked and the cable can be released.
STEP 6.
Remove and replace the damaged keyboard with a new keyboard.
The keyboard part number could be found on the sticker. The part number follows letters CN. In my laptop the keyboard part number is 0NK750.
UPDATE: I just created a new guide for Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. It explains how to remove and replace LCD screen and inverter board.
July 26th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
I need instructions on how to replace touch pad for a dell 1525.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Seth,
Try reconnecting the keyboard cable on the motherboard. If it doesn’t help, try replacing the keyboard. Most likely it’s just a bad keyboard.
July 12th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I have an Inspiron 1525 and my 3,e,d,c row is only working half the time… somtimes they work, sometimes they don’t. I have to play with them way too much to get them to even respond. this message actually really sucked to write… please help! Is this a keyboard issue only?…or somthing deeper?
July 11th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Can the fan be changed from behind the keyboard..My fan is broken and i need to change it.
Thanks
July 9th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
rob,
You’ll have to disassemble the display panel and remove the LCD screen. The display disassembly steps will be similar for many different Dell laptops. Take a look at the Dell category on the right side and read through a few guides. You’ll get the idea.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
do u have a guide on how to replace the hinges on the inspiron 1525?
July 7th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Thanks ,had it done in a few minutes, this was perfect!
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:25 am
Thank You for your comments. I appreciate your expertise. These tutorials are very helpful, as well!
July 1st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Babette Butler,
I doubt that. Apparently, your friend spilled soda when the laptop was turned on. The liquid went down to the motherboard and damaged some components. Cleaning the motherboard will not fix damaged components.
July 1st, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Thank You for your prompt response!
Yes, I patiently cleaned off all the ‘exposed’ contacts after taking off the keyboard and the bottom plate; but, without removing every single component. Could it come back to life after an even more extensive cleaning?