Dell Latitude 3380 (P80G001) Palmrest Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest on your Latitude 3380 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 Latitude 3380 Palmrest.

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
Latitude 3380 Palmrest

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 3380 Palmrest

Unscrew then use fingers to separate Bottom Base (9 X captive screws).

Step 1

  • Unscrew then use fingers to separate Bottom Base (9 X captive screws).
Unscrew then use fingers to separate Bottom Base (9 X captive screws).Unscrew then use fingers to separate Bottom Base (9 X captive screws).Unscrew then use fingers to separate Bottom Base (9 X captive screws).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery.

Step 2

  • Unscrew and disconnect Battery.
Unscrew and disconnect Battery.Unscrew and disconnect Battery.Unscrew and disconnect Battery.
Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Heatsink (2 X captive screws).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove Heatsink (2 X captive screws).
Unscrew and remove Heatsink (2 X captive screws).Unscrew and remove Heatsink (2 X captive screws).
Disconnect keyboard cable.

Step 6

  • Disconnect keyboard cable.
  • Use thin object to press out Keyboard.
Disconnect keyboard cable.Use thin object to press out Keyboard.Disconnect keyboard cable.Disconnect keyboard cable.
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 7

  • Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect Touchpad.

Step 9

  • Disconnect Touchpad.
  • Unscrew and remove bracket and Touchpad (10 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect Touchpad.Unscrew and remove bracket and Touchpad (10 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect Touchpad.Disconnect Touchpad.
Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect bracket and display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly .

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove Display Assembly .
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly .Unscrew and remove Display Assembly .Unscrew and remove Display Assembly .
Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard (5 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 13

  • Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard (5 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard (5 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Motherboard (5 x M2 x 3mm).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest.

Step 14

  • The remaining piece is the Palmrest.
Latitude 3380 Palmrest

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