Dell Inspiron 15 N5010 (P10F001) Keyboard Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Inspiron 15 N5010 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 N5010 Keyboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe (optional)
Inspiron N5010 Keyboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 N5010 Keyboard

Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
  • Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position. Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Loosen the door screw.

Step 2

  • Loosen the door screw.
  • Remove the door from the base.
Remove the 2.5mm x 5mm screw.

Step 3

  • Remove the 2.5mm x 5mm screw.
Dell has given notice that some of the models will not use keyboard screws, some will have only 1, and some will have 2. The other optional screw location is above the name plate on the bottom of the laptop.

Step 4

  • Dell has given notice that some of the models will not use keyboard screws, some will have only 1, and some will have 2. The other optional screw location is above the name plate on the bottom of the laptop.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 5

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 4 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.
Carefully lift up the keyboard and turn it over.

Step 6

  • Carefully lift up the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
Inspiron N5010 Keyboard

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