Dell Precision 3480 How-To Install & Replace Your Touchpad

By on May 30, 2025 · 5:22 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Touchpad on your Precision 3480 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 3480 Touchpad.

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 small plastic scribe
Precision 3480 Touchpad

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 3480 Touchpad

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

Step 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 X captive screws).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery Cable.Disconnect the Battery Cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 X captive screws).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 X captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 X captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 X captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the inner frame (8 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the inner frame (8 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the inner frame (8 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the inner frame (8 x M2 x 3mm).
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 6

  • 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.
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 7

  • Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (8 x

Step 8

  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (8 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (8 x ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (8 x
Precision 3480 Touchpad

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Precision 3480 Touchpad

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