Dell Inspiron Mini 1012: Keyboard Replacement

Remove the battery

Using a Philip's head screwdriver, remove three screws: one directly below the battery and the other two to the right and the left of the two battery lock switches

At the top of the keyboard, insert the metal spudger between the keyboard's metal frame and the body of the laptop as shown

When inserting the metal spudger, be sure to place the spudger under the frame and not under a key to avoid damaging the component

Gently lift up the keyboard starting at the top of the frame

Make sure that you do not damage the ribbon attached to the bottom of the keyboard

Pull the clear tab at the end of the ribbon towards the hard drive to detach the ribbon