Dell Inspiron 14z-5423 (P35G-001) Palmrest Touchpad Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Touchpad on your Inspiron 14z-5423 (P35G-001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14z-5423 (P35G-001) Palmrest Touchpad.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14z (5423) Palmrest Touchpad

Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).

Step 1

  • Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the door.
Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).Remove the door.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

Step 2

  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.

Step 3

  • Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Remove the screw under the memory (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 4

  • Remove the screw under the memory (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the bottom screw covers.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom screw covers.
  • Remove the bottom screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the bottom screw covers.Remove the bottom screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 6

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Press the keyboard latches in and turn the keyboard over.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 7

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the keyboard.
Unplug the palmrest cables.

Step 8

  • Unplug the palmrest cables.
  • Remove the palmrest screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Unsnap the palmrest.
Unplug the palmrest cables.Remove the palmrest screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
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