Dell Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) LCD Hinge Rails Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Hinge Rails on your Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 11 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) LCD Hinge Rails.

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
Vostro 3449 Hinge Rails

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 14-3449 (P52G001) LCD Hinge Rails

Slide over tabs and remove Battery.

Step 1

  • Slide over tabs and remove Battery.
Slide over tabs and remove Battery.Slide over tabs and remove Battery.
Unscrew and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x
Unscrew and remove Access Door (1 x

Step 3

Unscrew and remove Access Door (1 x Unscrew and remove Access Door (1 x
Unscrew and slide out Hard Drive (1 x

Step 4

Unscrew and slide out Hard Drive (1 x Unscrew and slide out Hard Drive (1 x
Disconnect antenna cables.

Step 5

Disconnect antenna cables.Unscrew and remove WLAN Card (1 x Disconnect antenna cables.
Remove Bottom Base screws (8 x

Step 6

Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.

Step 7

  • Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.
  • Disconnect and remove keyboard.
Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.Disconnect and remove keyboard.Press in tabs to separate and turn over Keyboard.
Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 8

Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew palmrest (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect LCD cable.

Step 9

  • Disconnect LCD cable.
  • Loosen cables.
  • Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Disconnect LCD cable.Loosen cables.Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).Disconnect LCD cable.
Carefully pry apart and remove LCD Bezel.

Step 10

Carefully pry apart and remove LCD Bezel.Carefully pry apart and remove LCD Bezel.
Unscrew and remove hinge rails (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer).

Step 11

Unscrew and remove hinge rails (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer).Unscrew and remove hinge rails (6 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer).
Vostro 3449 Hinge Rails

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Vostro 14 3449 LCD Hinge Rails

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