Dell Latitude 5521 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

By on January 5, 2024 · 4:23 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Assembly on your Latitude 5521 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 19 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 5521 Palmrest Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 5521 Palmrest Assembly

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5521 Palmrest Assembly

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Laptop Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x
Disconnect the hard drive connector.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the hard drive connector.
  • Unscrew and remove the Hard Drive or Hard Drive Filler (4 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect the hard drive connector.Unscrew and remove the Hard Drive or Hard Drive Filler (4 x Disconnect the hard drive connector.
Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.

Step 6

  • Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.
  • Gently slide out the RAM/Memory.
Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.Gently slide out the RAM/Memory.Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.
Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x

Step 7

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x
Loosen the captive Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly screws.

Step 8

  • Loosen the captive Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly screws.
  • NOTE: If your model has Discrete Graphics there will be 6 captive screws and if your model has UMA Graphics there will be 4 captive screws.
  • Remove the remaining cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).
  • Disconnect and remove the heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
Loosen the captive Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly screws.NOTE: If your model has Discrete Graphics there will be 6 captive screws and if your model has UMA Graphics there will be 4 captive screws.Remove the remaining cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect and remove the heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.

Step 9

  • IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.
IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.
Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
  • Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Pull out the 1st LCD cable connector.
  • Unsnap the locking clip and pull out the 2nd LCD cable connector.
  • Pull out the 3rd LCD cable connector.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Pull out the 1st LCD cable connector.Unsnap the locking clip and pull out the 2nd LCD cable connector.Pull out the 3rd LCD cable connector.
Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the Speakers.

Step 13

Disconnect the CMOS battery.

Step 14

  • Disconnect the CMOS battery.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.

Step 15

  • Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x

Step 16

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 17

  • Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Peel away the plastic sticker.

Step 18

  • Peel away the plastic sticker.
  • Unscrew and remove the keyboard assembly (27 x M2 x 2mm).
Peel away the plastic sticker.Unscrew and remove the keyboard assembly (27 x M2 x 2mm).Peel away the plastic sticker.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Touchpad Assembly.

Step 19

Latitude 5521 Palmrest Assembly

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