Dell Vostro 5620 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By on October 14, 2025 · 7:45 pm
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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 Vostro 5620 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 29 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 5620 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 5620 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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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 (7 x M2 x 4mm) (2 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.Disconnect the Battery Cable.
FOR LAPTOPS WITH A 4-CELL BATTERY: Unscrew and remove the 4-Cell Battery (5 x

Step 4

FOR LAPTOPS WITH A 4-CELL BATTERY: Unscrew and remove the 4-Cell Battery (5 x FOR LAPTOPS WITH A 4-CELL BATTERY: Unscrew and remove the 4-Cell Battery (5 x
FOR LAPTOPS WITH A 3-CELL BATTERY: Unscrew and remove the 3-Cell Battery (3 x

Step 5

FOR LAPTOPS WITH A 3-CELL BATTERY: Unscrew and remove the 3-Cell Battery (3 x FOR LAPTOPS WITH A 3-CELL BATTERY: Unscrew and remove the 3-Cell Battery (3 x
Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables and then slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables and then slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the WiFi antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and then slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x

Step 7

Unscrew and then slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and then slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD (1 x
Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 1.

Step 8

  • Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 1.
  • Slide out the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 1.
Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 1.Slide out the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 1.Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 1.
Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 2.

Step 9

  • Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 2.
  • Slide out the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 2.
Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 2.Slide out the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 2.Separate the clips to unlock the RAM/Memory from DIMM slot 2.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 12

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

Step 13

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Remove the Speakers.

Step 14

Remove the Speakers.Remove the Speakers.
Unscrew and remove the touchpad bracket (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 15

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

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer).
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer).Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer).
Disconnect the cooling fan cable.

Step 17

Disconnect the cooling fan cable.Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x Disconnect the cooling fan cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.

Step 18

  • Peel back the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O Board cable.
Peel back the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O Board cable.Peel back the adhesive cover.Peel back the adhesive cover.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 19

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew and remove the I/O board bracket (3 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 20

  • Unscrew and remove the I/O board bracket (3 x M2 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O board bracket (3 x M2 x 5mm).Unscrew and remove the I/O board bracket (3 x M2 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x

Step 21

Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 22

  • Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Pell back the adhesive covering the lcd cable.

Step 23

  • Pell back the adhesive covering the lcd cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cable.
Pell back the adhesive covering the lcd cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cable.Pell back the adhesive covering the lcd cable.Pell back the adhesive covering the lcd cable.
Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 24

  • Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 25

  • Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the DC Jack/Charging Port.

Step 26

Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x

Step 27

Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x
Remove the LCD Display Assembly.

Step 28

Remove the LCD Display Assembly.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard with the Heatsink still attached to it.

Step 29

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard with the Heatsink still attached to it.
  • The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard with the Heatsink still attached to it.The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Motherboard with the Heatsink still attached to it.
Vostro 5620 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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