Dell Inspiron 1525 Central Control Cover Replacement

Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

Remove the two 4.00 mm Phillips #1 screws from the battery tray.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the slot on the right side of the central control cover and pry it up.

Carefully pull the central control cover up along its edges.

Peel back the silver tape securing the ribbon cable to the cover.

Pull the small brown latch on the ribbon cable connector out.

Disconnect the ribbon cable to completely free the central control cover.