Dell Latitude 3420 (P144G001) Back Cover Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Back Cover on your Latitude 3420 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 3420 Back Cover.

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 3420 Back Cover

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 3420 Back Cover

Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).

Step 1

  • Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).
Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 2

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

Step 3

  • Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect display cable.

Step 4

  • Disconnect display cable.
Disconnect display cable.Disconnect display cable.
Unscrew and lift Right Hinge (1 x M2.5 x 4mm) (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and lift Right Hinge (1 x M2.5 x 4mm) (1 x Unscrew and lift Right Hinge (1 x M2.5 x 4mm) (1 x Unscrew and lift Right Hinge (1 x M2.5 x 4mm) (1 x
Unscrew and lift left hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm) (1 x

Step 6

Unscrew and lift left hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm) (1 x Unscrew and lift left hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm) (1 x Unscrew and lift left hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm) (1 x
Separate Display Assembly from Palmrest.

Step 7

  • Separate Display Assembly from Palmrest.
Carefully pry apart and remove Bezel.

Step 8

  • Carefully pry apart and remove Bezel.
Carefully pry apart and remove Bezel.Carefully pry apart and remove Bezel.
Unscrew then turn over and disconnect LCD Panel (6 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer) (2 x

Step 9

Unscrew then turn over and disconnect LCD Panel (6 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer) (2 x Unscrew then turn over and disconnect LCD Panel (6 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer) (2 x Unscrew then turn over and disconnect LCD Panel (6 x M2.5 x 3mm wafer) (2 x
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.

Step 10

  • Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Remove Display Cable.

Step 11

  • Remove Display Cable.
The remaining piece is the Back Cover.

Step 12

  • The remaining piece is the Back Cover.
Latitude 3420 Back Cover

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