Dell Inspiron 15 M5040 (P18F001) USB Circuit Board Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the USB Circuit Board on your Inspiron 15 M5040 (P18F001) 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 15 M5040 (P18F001) USB Circuit Board .

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 flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 M5040 (P18F001) USB Circuit Board

Slide the locking latch over.

Step 1

  • Slide the locking latch over.
  • Slide the battery latch to the left and lift the Battery out.
Slide the locking latch over.Slide the battery latch to the left and lift the Battery out.
Remove the 2 hard drive screws.

Step 2

  • Remove the 2 hard drive screws.
  • Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Remove the 2 hard drive screws.Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 4

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the Keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.

Step 5

  • Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.

Step 6

  • Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.

Step 7

Unplug the USB circuit board cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug the USB circuit board cable.
  • Carefully press the clip back and remove the USB Circuit Board.
Unplug the USB circuit board cable.Carefully press the clip back and remove the USB Circuit Board.
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