Dell Studio 17 (1735/1737) Keyboard Removal and Installation

Created by Roscoe Dyer on November 2, 2011

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Keyboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small phillips head screw driver
1 x small plastic scribe

Studio 1737 Keyboard

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Studio 1737 Keyboard

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Studio 17 (1735 / 1737) Keyboard

Step 1

Slide the battery latch to the right.
Slide the battery up and lift it away from the laptop.

Remove the screw under the battery (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 2

Remove the screw under the battery (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 3

Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Starting at the back, carefully lift up to unsnap media cover.

Lay the media cover on to the keyboard and unplug the media cable.

Step 4

Lay the media cover on to the keyboard and unplug the media cable.

Starting at the top edges of the keyboard bezel, carefully lift it up and unsnap it working your way around the keyboard.

Step 5

Starting at the top edges of the keyboard bezel, carefully lift it up and unsnap it working your way around the keyboard.

Remove the keyboard screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

Remove the keyboard screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Lift the keyboard away from the base and flip it over.

Step 7

Lift the keyboard away from the base and flip it over.
If your keyboard is back-lit, you will need to unplug the back light cable. If not skip this step.**Note- If you would like to upgrade to a back-lit keyboard, all of the motherboards for this model already have the back light cable connection.