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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Touchpad Palmrest on your Dell Latitude E6400 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Latitude E6400 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
Latitude E6400 Touchpad Palmrest
Latitude E6400 Touchpad Palmrest
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$19.95
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Latitude E6400 Touchpad Palmrest
Step 1
- Slide the battery latches over and slide the battery up.
Step 2
- Remove the (2) 3mm x 3mm hard drive screws.
- Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
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Step 3
- Unscrew the 2mm x 3mm optical drive locking screw.
- Press in the optical drive latch to get it to eject.
- Pull the optical drive latch to slide the drive out of the laptop.
 
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Step 4
- Loosen the access panel door cover screw.
- Slide the door down and lift it off of the laptop.
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Step 5
- Under the battery, loosen the 3 clips by sliding them to the left.
Step 6
- Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws on the left and right hinge covers.
- Slide the hinge covers up and lift them off of the laptop base.
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Step 7
- Loosen the antenna cables and disconnect the LCD cable.
- Unscrew the (2) 2.5mm x x5mm hinge screws.
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Step 8
- Unscrew the (7) 2.5mm x 5mm palm rest screws on the bottom of the laptop.
Step 9
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Lift under the LED cover to remove it from the laptop.
Step 10
- Remove the (2) 2mm x 3mm screws.
- Using the tab at the top of the keyboard, slide the keyboard up and lift the keyboard away from the laptop.
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Step 11
- Disconnect the 4 palm rest cables.
Step 12
- Unscrew the (4) 2.5mm x 5mm palm rest screws on the top of the laptop.
- Lift the palm rest off of the laptop base.
Latitude E6400 Touchpad Palmrest
Latitude E6400 Touchpad Palmrest
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$19.95
Dell Latitude E6400 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly with Contactless Smart Card Reader - 2C5T3 - Grade B Eligible for $5.00 Economy Shipping. Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
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