Dell Inspiron 15 (5510) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Inspiron 15 (5510) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 30 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (5510) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (5510) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Step 1

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

Step 2

  • CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0, Phillips #00 and a

Step 3

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0, Phillips #00 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (2 X captive screws) (7 x M2 x 4mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0, Phillips #00 and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 4

Disconnect the Battery Cable.Disconnect the Battery Cable.
TO REMOVE THE 3-CELL BATTERY:

Step 5

TO REMOVE THE 3-CELL BATTERY:Unscrew and remove the 3-Cell Battery (3 x
TO REMOVE THE 4-CELL BATTERY:

Step 6

TO REMOVE THE 4-CELL BATTERY:Unscrew and remove the 4-Cell Battery (4 x
IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:

Step 7

  • IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:
  • Unscrew and remove the 2230 SSD from SSD slot 1 or SSD slot 2 (1 x M2 x 3mm).
IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:Unscrew and remove the 2230 SSD from SSD slot 1 or SSD slot 2 (1 x IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:
IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2280 SSD:

Step 8

  • IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2280 SSD:
  • Unscrew and remove the 2280 SSD from SSD slot 1 (1 x M2 x 3mm).
IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2280 SSD:Unscrew and remove the 2280 SSD from SSD slot 1 (1 x
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect the antenna cables.

Step 10

Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.
Disconnect the Cooling Fan cable.

Step 11

Disconnect the Cooling Fan cable.Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x Disconnect the Cooling Fan cable.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.

Step 12

  • Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.
Unscrew and then lift the Left LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 13

  • Unscrew and then lift the Left LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then lift the Left LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and then lift the Left LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then lift the Right LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew and then lift the Right LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then lift the Right LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and then lift the Right LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Peel back the adhesive cover.

Step 15

  • Peel back the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O board cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O board cable.Peel back the adhesive cover.
Unscrew and remove the USB/SD Card/Audio Board (1 x

Step 16

Unscrew and remove the USB/SD Card/Audio Board (1 x Unscrew and remove the USB/SD Card/Audio Board (1 x
Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 17

  • Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Peel back the adhesive covering the DC jack cable connector.

Step 18

  • Peel back the adhesive covering the DC jack cable connector.
  • Disconnect the DC Jack.
Peel back the adhesive covering the DC jack cable connector.Disconnect the DC Jack.
Remove the DC Jack.

Step 19

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 20

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cables.

Step 21

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cables.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cables.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cables.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 22

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
Remove the Speakers.

Step 23

Remove the Speakers.Remove the Speakers.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.

Step 24

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.
Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.

Step 25

  • Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cable.
Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cable.Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.
Separate the LCD Display Assembly from the Palmrest.

Step 26

Separate the LCD Display Assembly from the Palmrest.Separate the LCD Display Assembly from the Palmrest.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 27

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 28

  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
Remove the Motherboard.

Step 29

  • Remove the Motherboard.
  • Note: the heatsink does not have to be detached from the motherboard.
The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 30

The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
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