Dell Studio 1535 / 1536 / 1537 Touchpad Palmrest Removal and Installation

Created by Roscoe Dyer on April 7, 2011

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Touchpad Palmrest on your Dell Studio 1535 / 1536 / 1537 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Studio 1535 / 1536 / 1537 Touchpad Palmrest.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small phillips head screw driver
1 x small plastic scribe

Studio 1537 Touchpad Palmrest

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Studio 1537 Touchpad Palmrest

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Studio 1535 / 1536 / 1537 Touchpad Palmrest

Step 1

Remove the battery.
Unscrew the 7 retaining screws.
Remove the access panel door.

Remove the (7) 2.5mm x 5mm screws on the bottom base assembly.

Step 2

Remove the screws under the battery.
Remove the (7) 2.5mm x 5mm screws on the bottom base assembly.

Loosen the cables from the routing tabs.

Step 3

Turn over the laptop and disconnect the WIFI antenna cables.
Loosen the cables from the routing tabs.

Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws holding the hinges to the base.

Step 4

Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws holding the hinges to the base.

Carefully lift the Center Control Media Buttons Cover away form the base. You should start unsnapping it at the LCD display side being careful not to lift to fast so the cable doesn’t break.

Step 5

Open the laptop screen as wide as possible.
Carefully lift the Center Control Media Buttons Cover away form the base. You should start unsnapping it at the LCD display side being careful not to lift to fast so the cable doesn’t break.

Remove the Keyboard Trim Plastic. Start by lifting the plastic at the top corner and working your way around the keyboard.

Step 6

Leave the Center Control Media Buttons Cover loose.
Remove the Keyboard Trim Plastic. Start by lifting the plastic at the top corner and working your way around the keyboard.

Carefully lift the cable latch and unhook the cable.

Step 7

Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws holding the keyboard to the base and gently flip the keyboard over. Be cautious, lifting the keyboard with the cable connected, it is possible to break the latch if you pull it too hard.
Carefully lift the cable latch and unhook the cable.