Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11-3181 2-In-1 (P26T001) Palmrest Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest on your Inspiron Chromebook 3181 2-In-1 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 15 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron Chromebook 3181 2-In-1 Palmrest.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron Chromebook 3181 2-in-1 Palmres

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron Chromebook 3181 2-In-1 Palmrest

Unscrew and remove Bottom Cover.

Step 1

Unscrew and remove Bottom Cover.Unscrew and remove Bottom Cover.
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x

Step 2

Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x
Unscrew and remove MSATA SSD (1 x

Step 3

Unscrew and remove MSATA SSD (1 x Unscrew and remove MSATA SSD (1 x
Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.

Step 4

Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.
Unscrew and disconnect Audio Circuit Board(1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and disconnect Audio Circuit Board(1 x Unscrew and disconnect Audio Circuit Board(1 x Unscrew and disconnect Audio Circuit Board(1 x
Unscrew and disconnect Volume/Power Button Circuit Board (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and disconnect Volume/Power Button Circuit Board (2 x Unscrew and disconnect Volume/Power Button Circuit Board (2 x Unscrew and disconnect Volume/Power Button Circuit Board (2 x
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 7

Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Unscrew and disconnect touchpad (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer)(3 x

Step 8

Unscrew and disconnect touchpad (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer)(3 x Unscrew and disconnect touchpad (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer)(3 x Unscrew and disconnect touchpad (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer)(3 x Unscrew and disconnect touchpad (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer)(3 x
Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack(2 x

Step 9

Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack(2 x Remove bracket and DC jack.Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack(2 x Unscrew and disconnect DC Jack(2 x
Disconnect keyboard.

Step 10

  • Disconnect keyboard.
Unscrew and remove brackets (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove brackets (3 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect display cables from motherboard.
Unscrew and remove brackets (3 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect display cables from motherboard.
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x

Step 12

Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x
Unscrew and remove motherboard bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 13

  • Unscrew and remove motherboard bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Unscrew and remove motherboard (5 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove motherboard bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove motherboard (5 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove motherboard bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove motherboard bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Press through palmrest to release and remove Keyboard.

Step 14

  • Press through palmrest to release and remove Keyboard.
Press through palmrest to release and remove Keyboard.Press through palmrest to release and remove Keyboard.Press through palmrest to release and remove Keyboard.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest.

Step 15

Inspiron Chromebook 3181 2-in-1 Palmres

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Inspiron Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1 Palmrest

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