Connect a USB keyboard to the laptop and check if that works OK.
If so then most probably the problem is in the keyboard.
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it is easier to replace the keyboard than it is trying to fix it as usually you can create more problems than what you had in the first place if you try.
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It is easier to replace the keyboard than it is trying to fix it as usually you can create more problems than what you had in the first place if you try.
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Here's the [https://dl.dell.com/content/manual22698657-inspiron-7405-2n1-service-manual.pdf?language=en-us&ps=true|service manual] for the laptop. Go to p.50 to view the procedure to remove the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Here's the [link|https://dl.dell.com/content/manual22698657-inspiron-7405-2n1-service-manual.pdf?language=en-us&ps=true|service manual] for the laptop. Go to p.50 to view the procedure to remove the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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Search online for ''Inspiron-7405-2n1keyboard'' to find suppliers that suit you best. ***''Note''***: It seems that there are two keyboard, palm rest assemblies available. One is back lit (BL) and the other isn't (No BL) so be sure to get the correct one for your laptop.
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Search online for ''Inspiron-7405-2n1 keyboard'' to find suppliers that suit you best. ***''Note''***: It seems that there are two keyboard, palm rest assemblies available. One is back lit (BL) and the other isn't (No BL) so be sure to get the correct one for your laptop.
Hi,
Connect a USB keyboard to the laptop and check if that works OK.
If so then most probably the problem is in the keyboard.
it is easier to replace the keyboard than it is trying to fix it as usually you can create more problems than what you had in the first place if you try.
Here's the [https://dl.dell.com/content/manual22698657-inspiron-7405-2n1-service-manual.pdf?language=en-us&ps=true|service manual] for the laptop. Go to p.50 to view the procedure to remove the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Search online for ''Inspiron-7405-2n1keyboard'' to find suppliers that suit you best. ***''Note''***: It seems that there are two keyboard, palm rest assemblies available. One is back lit (BL) and the other isn't (No BL) so be sure to get the correct one for your laptop.