Dell Inspiron 11-3185 2-In-1 (P25T003) Palmrest Keyboard Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard on your Inspiron 11-3185 2-In-1 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 Inspiron 11-3185 2-In-1 Palmrest Keyboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 3185 2-in-1 Palmrest Keyboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 11-3185 2-In-1 Palmrest Keyboard

Use thin object to remove center screw cover.

Step 1

Use thin object to remove center screw cover.Unscrew and remove Bottom Base Cover (9 x Use thin object to remove center screw cover.Use thin object to remove center screw cover.
Unscrew Battery (1 x

Step 2

Unscrew Battery (1 x Disconnect and remove battery.Unscrew Battery (1 x
Disconnect and remove Volume Button Circuit Board.

Step 3

Disconnect and remove Volume Button Circuit Board.Disconnect and remove Volume Button Circuit Board.
Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.

Step 4

Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.Unscrew and remove circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.Disconnect USB / Audio Circuit Board.
Disconnect Ribbon Cable from motherboard.

Step 5

Disconnect Ribbon Cable from motherboard.Unscrew bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect antenna cables and remove WLAN Card.Disconnect Ribbon Cable from motherboard.
Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.

Step 6

Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 7

Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Unscrew LCD Cable Bracket and remove LCD cable (1 x

Step 8

Unscrew LCD Cable Bracket and remove LCD cable (1 x Unscrew LCD Cable Bracket and remove LCD cable (1 x
Unscrew DC Jack (1 x

Step 9

Unscrew DC Jack (1 x Disconnect and remove DC Jack.Unscrew DC Jack (1 x
Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x

Step 10

Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x Unscrew hinges and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x
Disconnect motherboard cables.

Step 11

Disconnect motherboard cables.Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x Disconnect motherboard cables.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard.

Step 12

Inspiron 3185 2-in-1 Palmrest Keyboard

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Inspiron 11 3185 2-in-1 Palmrest Keyboard

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