Dell Latitude 3420 (P144G001) Hinge Rails Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Rails on your Latitude 3420 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 3420 Hinge Rails.

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 Hinge Rails

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 3420 Hinge Rails

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
Carefully pull out adhesive tabs and separate Hinges From LCD Panel.

Step 10

  • Carefully pull out adhesive tabs and separate Hinges From LCD Panel.
Carefully pull out adhesive tabs and separate Hinges From LCD Panel.Carefully pull out adhesive tabs and separate Hinges From LCD Panel.
Latitude 3420 Hinge Rails

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Latitude 3420 Hinge Rails

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