If you need to reinstall a Dell Inspiron N5010 keyboard, the process requires a few tools and a small amount of preparation. Whether your keyboard is dirty, damaged or defective, reinstalling it yourself will save money and time over hiring a technician. Find your Dell Inspiron owner’s manual at Support.dell.com for the exact location of the screws and components on your specific model.
Remove the Dell Inspiron N5010 Keyboard
Unplug and turn off the Dell Inspiron computer.
Touch an unpainted metal surface in the work area to ground yourself. This is necessary to prevent damage to the internal parts of your computer from static electricity.
Lift the hinge cover gently from your Dell Inspiron with a flat screwdriver. Follow the owner’s manual for the exact location on your laptop.
Locate and remove the small screws holding the keyboard in place with a Phillips screwdriver. Set the screws aside.
Lift the old Dell Inspiron keyboard from the laptop, starting with the side nearest to the screen.
Pull the keyboard connector cable gently from its housing in the laptop. Remove the Dell Inspiron keyboard.
Replace the Dell Inspiron N5010 Keyboard
Slide the keyboard connector cable into its housing on the Dell Inspiron laptop.
Place the keyboard on the laptop, matching up the hinges on the side closest to the touch pad. Line up the holes on the edge of the keyboard over the screw slots.
Replace the small screws with a Phillips screwdriver to hold the keyboard in place.
Place the hinge cover back on the Dell Inspiron laptop and pop it into place.
