Dell Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) Palmrest Keyboard Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard on your Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) Palmrest Keyboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 3162 Palmrest Keyboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) Palmrest Keyboard

Remove the screw cover.

Step 1

  • Remove the screw cover.
  • Remove the 9 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Remove the screw cover.Remove the 9 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.

Step 2

  • Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.
Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.
Carefully turn the base over and unplug the USB / Audio circuit board cable.

Step 3

  • Carefully turn the base over and unplug the USB / Audio circuit board cable.
  • Remove the Bottom Base.
Carefully turn the base over and unplug the USB / Audio circuit board cable.Remove the Bottom Base.
Remove the 3 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 4

Remove the 3 - M2 x 3mm screws.Unplug the cable.Remove the Battery.Remove the 3 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm bracket screw.

Step 5

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm bracket screw.
  • Remove the bracket.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm bracket screw.Remove the bracket.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 6

Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the Wireless WLAN Card.Unplug the antenna cables.
Unplug & remove the CMOS Battery.

Step 7

Unplug & remove the CMOS Battery.Unplug & remove the CMOS Battery.
Unplug the cable.

Step 8

Unplug the cable.Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the DC Jack.Unplug the cable.
Unplug the cable.

Step 9

  • Unplug the cable.
  • Remove the Speaker.
Unplug the cable.Remove the Speaker.Unplug the cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.

Step 10

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.
  • Remove the bracket.
  • Unplug the LCD cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the bracket. Unplug the LCD cable.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm left & right hinge screws.

Step 11

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm left & right hinge screws.Remove the LCD Display.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm left & right hinge screws.
Unplug the touchpad cable.

Step 12

  • Unplug the touchpad cable.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Unplug the touchpad cable.Unplug the keyboard cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screw.

Step 13

Remove the 1 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screw.Remove the Motherboard.Remove the 1 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screw.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard.

Step 14

The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard.The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard.
Inspiron 3162 Palmrest Keyboard

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Inspiron 11 3162 Palmrest Keyboard

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