Dell Latitude 13 (3320) How-To Install & Replace Palmrest Keyboard Touchpad Assembly


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Touchpad Assembly on your Latitude 13 (3320) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 21 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 13 (3320) Palmrest Keyboard Touchpad Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 3320 Palmrest Keyboard Touch

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 13 (3320) Palmrest Keyboard Touchpad Assembly

Loosen the bottom base screws (7 x captive screws).

Step 1

  • Loosen the bottom base screws (7 x captive screws).
  • Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Loosen the bottom base screws (7 x captive screws).Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Loosen the bottom base screws (7 x captive screws).
Disconnect the battery connector.

Step 2

  • Disconnect the battery connector.
Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the circuit board cable.

Step 4

  • Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the circuit board cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the USB/IO Circuit Board (1 x 2mm X 2.5mm wafer).
Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the circuit board cable.Unscrew and remove the USB/IO Circuit Board (1 x 2mm X 2.5mm wafer).Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the circuit board cable.Use a plastic scribe to unclip and disconnect the circuit board cable.
Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket assembly (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket assembly (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the wireless card support bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and remove the wireless card support bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect antenna cables and slide out the Wireless WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the wireless card support bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect antenna cables and slide out the Wireless WiFi Card.Unscrew and remove the wireless card support bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove the left cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 7

Remove the left cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove the Left Cooling Fan.Remove the left cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove the right cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

Remove the right cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove the Right Cooling Fan.Remove the right cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the CPU Heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the CPU Heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the CPU Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Disconnect and remove the Speakers.

Step 10

Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.

Step 11

  • Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.
Unscrew the LCD connector bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 X 2mm x 2.5mm wafer).

Step 12

  • Unscrew the LCD connector bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 X 2mm x 2.5mm wafer).
Unscrew the LCD connector bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 X 2mm x 2.5mm wafer).Unscrew the LCD connector bracket and then disconnect the LCD cable (1 X 2mm x 2.5mm wafer).
Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 13

  • Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the metal bracket from motherboard.

Step 14

  • Unscrew and remove the metal bracket from motherboard.
Disconnect and remove the DC jack/charging port.

Step 15

  • Disconnect and remove the DC jack/charging port.
Disconnect and remove the DC jack/charging port.Disconnect and remove the DC jack/charging port.
Remove the display assembly.

Step 16

  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the display assembly.Remove the display assembly.
Disconnect motherboard cables. Use a plastic scribe to unclip connectors where needed.

Step 17

  • Disconnect motherboard cables. Use a plastic scribe to unclip connectors where needed.
  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm wafer).
Disconnect motherboard cables. Use a plastic scribe to unclip connectors where needed.Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm wafer).Disconnect motherboard cables. Use a plastic scribe to unclip connectors where needed.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Touchpad Assembly.

Step 18

  • The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Touchpad Assembly.
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Step 19

The reinstallation process is as simple as retracing your steps in reverse.

Step 20

  • The reinstallation process is as simple as retracing your steps in reverse.
Enjoy your newly installed Dell part. Thanks for checking us out.

Step 21

  • Enjoy your newly installed Dell part. Thanks for checking us out.
Latitude 3320 Palmrest Keyboard Touch

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