Dell XPS M1330 Touchpad Palmrest Assembly Removal and Installation

Created by Roscoe Dyer on July 13, 2011

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Touchpad Palmrest on your Dell XPS M1330 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 XPS M1330 Touchpad Palmrest.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small phillips head screwdriver
1 x small flat head screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

XPS M1330 Touchpad Palmrest

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XPS M1330 Touchpad Palmrest

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS M1330 Touchpad Palmrest

Step 1

Flip the laptop over and slide the battery clip to the left.
Slide the battery away from the laptop.

Step 2

Unscrew the wifi door retaining screw.
Lift the door from the base.

Step 3

Unscrew the (1) 2.5mm x 5mm screw.
Loosen the 3 memory door screws.
Lift the memory door off of the base.

On the bottom of the laptop, loosen the wireless antenna cables and unscrew the 2.5mm x 5mm left and right hinge screws.

Step 4

On the bottom of the laptop, loosen the wireless antenna cables and unscrew the 2.5mm x 5mm left and right hinge screws.

Remove the (6) 2.5mm x 5mm screws on the bottom of the laptop.

Step 5

Remove the (6) 2.5mm x 5mm screws on the bottom of the laptop.

Open the laptop screen as wide as possible.

Step 6

Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws below the battery.
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.

Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 2mm x 7mm wafer 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.

Step 7

Leave the Center Control Media Buttons Cover loose.
Unscrew the (2) 2mm x 2mm x 7mm wafer 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.