How can the indefinite integral of e^(1/x)/(x(x+1)^2) be solved by hand?

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The indefinite integral of the function $$\int \frac {e^{1/x}} {x(x+1)^2} \, dx$$ can be approached by substituting $$u = 1/x$$, which simplifies the integration process. Following this substitution, the technique of integration by parts is recommended for solving the integral by hand. Users have found that while computer algebra systems (CAS) can easily compute this integral, manual methods require careful application of these techniques. A useful online resource for verification and worked-out solutions is the Integral Calculator.

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$$\int \frac {e^{1/x}} {x(x+1)^2} \, dx$$

I came across this indefinite integral when solving a second order differential equation using reduction of order. My CAS can solve it easy enough, but I was wondering what technique could be used to solve it by hand. I have tried some standard approaches without much luck. Thanks for any insights.
 
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The first step is to substitute ##u = 1/x## and after that substitution integration by parts.

Here is a site where you can enter the integral and it will give you a worked-out solution: https://www.integral-calculator.com/
 
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Thanks, I was making a mistake with integration by parts. Nifty site!
 
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