Dell Inspiron 11-3168 (P25T001) Palmrest Keyboard (W/ On-Board Memory) Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard (W/ On-Board Memory) on your Inspiron 11-3168 (P25T001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 13 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 11-3168 (P25T001) Palmrest Keyboard (W/ On-Board Memory).

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
Inspiron 3168 Palmrest Keyboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 11-3168 (P25T001) Palmrest Keyboard (W/ On-Board Memory)

Use thin object to remove center screw cover.

Step 1

Use thin object to remove center screw cover.Unscrew and remove Bottom Base Cover (9 x Use thin object to remove center screw cover.Use thin object to remove center screw cover.
Unscrew Battery (1 x

Step 2

Unscrew Battery (1 x Disconnect and remove battery.Unscrew Battery (1 x
Unscrew Hard Drive (3 x

Step 3

Unscrew Hard Drive (3 x Disconnect and remove hard drive.
Disconnect and remove Volume Button Circuit Board.

Step 4

Disconnect and remove Volume Button Circuit Board.Disconnect and remove Volume Button Circuit Board.
Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.

Step 5

Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.Unscrew and remove circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.
Disconnect Ribbon Cable from motherboard.

Step 6

Disconnect Ribbon Cable from motherboard.Unscrew bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect antenna cables and remove WLAN Card.Disconnect Ribbon Cable from motherboard.
Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.

Step 7

Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 8

Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Unscrew LCD Cable Bracket and remove LCD cable (1 x

Step 9

Unscrew LCD Cable Bracket and remove LCD cable (1 x Unscrew LCD Cable Bracket and remove LCD cable (1 x
Unscrew DC Jack (1 x

Step 10

Unscrew DC Jack (1 x Disconnect and remove DC Jack.Unscrew DC Jack (1 x
Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x

Step 11

Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x
Disconnect motherboard cables.

Step 12

Disconnect motherboard cables.Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x Disconnect motherboard cables.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard.

Step 13

Inspiron 3168 Palmrest Keyboard

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Inspiron 11 3168 Palmrest Keyboard

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