Dell Inspiron 14 (5425) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By on February 17, 2026 · 8:55 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 Inspiron 14-5425 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 26 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14-5425 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
Inspiron 14-5425 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.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 x
IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS A 2230 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the SSD assembly.

Step 5

  • IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS A 2230 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the SSD assembly.
  • Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD (1 x 2mm x 1.8mm).
IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS A 2230 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the SSD assembly.Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD (1 x 2mm x 1.8mm).
IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS A 2280 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (1 x

Step 6

IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS A 2280 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (1 x IF YOUR LAPTOP HAS A 2280 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (1 x
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
  • Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.

Step 8

  • 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 backlight keyboard cable.

Step 9

  • 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 touchpad cable.

Step 10

  • 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 11

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

Step 12

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

Step 13

  • 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).
Pell back the adhesive covering the lcd cable.

Step 14

  • 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.
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 15

  • Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Disconnect the Cooling Fan cable.

Step 16

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

Step 17

Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x
Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 18

  • Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and then lift the left LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 19

  • Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and then lift the right LCD hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Peel back the adhesive cover.

Step 20

  • 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.Peel back the adhesive cover.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O board cable.

Step 21

  • 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.
Unscrew and remove the I/O circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 22

  • Unscrew and remove the I/O circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the I/O circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 23

  • 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).
Remove the DC Jack/Charging Port.

Step 24

Remove the LCD Display Assembly.

Step 25

Unscrew and remove the motherboard with the heatsink still attached (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 26

  • Unscrew and remove the motherboard with the heatsink still attached (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (2 x M2 x 4mm).
  • The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.
Unscrew and remove the motherboard with the heatsink still attached (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (2 x M2 x 4mm).The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.Unscrew and remove the motherboard with the heatsink still attached (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (2 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the motherboard with the heatsink still attached (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (2 x M2 x 4mm).
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Inspiron 14 5425 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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