Try plugging in a USB keyboard first to prove that it is the laptop's keyboard that is the problem.
You can create more problems that what you started with when attempting to repair keyboards.
It is easier just to replace it.
Here is a link to the [http://content.etilize.com/User-Manual/1033455067.pdf|service manual] for you laptop.
Scroll to p.67 to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the palmrest/keyboard.
The keyboard is part of the palmrest and usually ship as one module. The trackpad however can be removed from the palmrest.
The palmrest/keyboard part is available online. Just search for ''Inspiron 11 3152 palmrest keyboard part'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
Alternatively the keyboard part number should be on the underside of the keyboard and you can use this number to search online for the part. Just search for ''Dell (insert part number)'' for results
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Be aware that some have only the palmrest, no keyboard or trackpad. Some have the palmrest and keyboard but no trackpad, (you can use yours) and the others have the complete unit of palmrest, keyboard and trackpad. If you decide to purchase make sure you know what you are getting.
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Be aware that some suppliers have only the palmrest, no keyboard or trackpad. Some have the palmrest and keyboard but no trackpad, (you can use yours) and the others have the complete unit of palmrest, keyboard and trackpad. If you decide to purchase make sure you know what you are getting.
Hi @darector ,
Try plugging in a USB keyboard first to prove that it is the laptop's keyboard that is the problem.
You can create more problems that what you started with when attempting to repair keyboards.
It is easier just to replace it.
Here is a link to the [http://content.etilize.com/User-Manual/1033455067.pdf|service manual] for you laptop.
Scroll to p.67 to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the palmrest/keyboard.
The keyboard is part of the palmrest and usually ship as one module. The trackpad however can be removed from the palmrest.
The palmrest/keyboard part is available online. Just search for ''Inspiron 11 3152 palmrest keyboard part'' to find suppliers that suit you best.
Alternatively the keyboard part number should be on the underside of the keyboard and you can use this number to search online for the part. Just search for ''Dell (insert part number)'' for results
Be aware that some have only the palmrest, no keyboard or trackpad. Some have the palmrest and keyboard but no trackpad, (you can use yours) and the others have the complete unit of palmrest, keyboard and trackpad. If you decide to purchase make sure you know what you are getting.
Hopefully this is of some help