Dell Latitude 5521 How-To Install & Replace Your LCD Back Cover


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Back Cover on your Latitude 5521 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 5521 LCD Back Cover.

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 LCD Back Cover

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5521 LCD Back Cover

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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 Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).

Step 4

  • 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.

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket.
  • 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.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 the hinges and then open up the LCD assembly (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew the hinges and then open up the LCD assembly (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Separate the LCD assembly from the Palmrest.
Unscrew the hinges and then open up the LCD assembly (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Separate the LCD assembly from the Palmrest.Unscrew the hinges and then open up the LCD assembly (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the hinges and then open up the LCD assembly (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Insert a plastic scribe into the hinge cover openings and separate the LCD Bezel from the

Step 7

  • Insert a plastic scribe into the hinge cover openings and separate the LCD Bezel from the LCD Back Cover.
  • Carefully work your way around unsnapping it until it's fully detached.
Insert a plastic scribe into the hinge cover openings and separate the LCD Bezel from the Carefully work your way around unsnapping it until it's fully detached.Insert a plastic scribe into the hinge cover openings and separate the LCD Bezel from the
Unscrew and turn over the LCD Screen (6 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and turn over the LCD Screen (6 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).
Unscrew and turn over the LCD Screen (6 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew and turn over the LCD Screen (6 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew and turn over the LCD Screen (6 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew and turn over the LCD Screen (6 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).
Peel away the tape covering the LCD connector on the back of the screen.

Step 9

  • Peel away the tape covering the LCD connector on the back of the screen.
  • Unsnap the locking clip and disconnect the LCD Cable.
Peel away the tape covering the LCD connector on the back of the screen.Unsnap the locking clip and disconnect the LCD Cable.Peel away the tape covering the LCD connector on the back of the screen.
Unsnap the locking clip and disconnect the web camera cable.

Step 10

  • Unsnap the locking clip and disconnect the web camera cable.
  • Remove the Web Camera.
Unsnap the locking clip and disconnect the web camera cable.Remove the Web Camera.Unsnap the locking clip and disconnect the web camera cable.
Remove the LCD hinges.

Step 11

  • Remove the LCD hinges.
Remove the LCD hinges.Remove the LCD hinges.
The remaining piece is the LCD Back Cover.

Step 12

Latitude 5521 LCD Back Cover

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