Comments on: Replacing keyboard on Dell Inspiron 1750

By: Gerald

Gerald — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:44:15 +0000

For the second time in 3 years the mouse function buttons on the Dell 1750 has become inop. The left mouse key is the one that has failed both times. I have been told it is more than 1 hour time to replace the palm rest that the touch pad is part of. The current mouse key has been in use less that 1 year. With the MTBF in the multi millions it would seem very unlikely that they should ever need replacing.

It may be more cost effective to send the computer to a repair station specializing in this type repair. Do you have suggestions as to a company involved in that area?

Do you know of a video that could show the process? I have not found one with my search.

By: Thomas Moser

Thomas Moser — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:44:42 +0000

Thanks that was great ! I am my wife’s keyboard hero ! It took me all of ten minutes to replace the keyboard. Is there a career in this ?
Peace, Tom

By: Thanks Alot

Thanks Alot — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:39:33 +0000

I inherited one of these laptops for photo work and the left click mouse pad button was mashed down, full of gunk. Besides it being over loaded with chips, coke, whatever was spilled or eaten over it, the keyboard still worked fine, at least for now. I had to get down to the aluminium front bezel (underneath the keyboard) and was having trouble getting the black keyboard bezel off, it was glued down with soda.

I was worried about breaking it or the keyboard and you’re tutorial helped me realise the black bezel has to removed, before the keyboard, because you have to lift up the lcd edge (farthest edge) of it, to “slide” the tabs out of the (closest) slots, then unlock the ribbon to remove. I was able to go forward and get the aluminium bezel off, lots of connections, to repair the left clicker. Also found where to install a bluetooth adapter along the way (under the upper black speaker bezel).

Thanks again, a great laptop and a great tutorial.

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:16:48 +0000

In reply to Francesco. @ Francesco,

any chance to make a guide to disassembly Acer Aspire 1800 ?

After a quick search I found it here. External link to pdf file.

By: Francesco

Francesco — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:18:29 +0000

Hello, any chance to make a guide to disassembly Acer Aspire 1800 ?
Didnt find one, sorry and thanks for your wonderful job!

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:36:11 +0000

I don’t have the broken tab, unfortunately

But I do appreciate the link to the other site; I may as well try and rig it up, as it certainly can’t be any worse than it is now 🙂

Thanks for your help!

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:25:12 +0000

In reply to Jen. @ Jen,

While replacing my keyboard, the plastic keyboard connector broke, so I canâ€t lock the ribbon into place.

Do you still have the broken tab? Here's what you can try. Place the keyboard cable back into the connector. Place the broken tab on the top the way it was before. Secure the connection with electrical tape.

My understanding is I need to find a dead motherboard in order to find this piece and get my system back up and running. Does that sound right?

I don't think it's going to work. The broken tab is attached to the white connector base which is soldered to the motherboard. Even if you can find a dead motherboard, I doubt you can resolder the keyboard connector.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:08:23 +0000

While replacing my keyboard, the plastic keyboard connector broke, so I can’t lock the ribbon into place. My understanding is I need to find a dead motherboard in order to find this piece and get my system back up and running. Does that sound right? I’m searching eBay for a motherboard but not sure which part number I need.

If you’ve got any tips, I’d appreciate it 🙂

By: IML Tech

IML Tech — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:38:18 +0000

In reply to Melissa. @ Melissa, I'm glad to help. The main idea of this site to help people like you.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:27:08 +0000

I did it! Thank you!
I had to use my laptop with external keyboard for over a month because I spilled soda on the keyboard and 10 keys stopped working. It was such a pain. I didn’t have money to pay for repair. They asked too much.
New $19 keyboard from eBay works like new.
Appreciat your help.