In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Touchpad on your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) Palmrest Touchpad.
Before you begin
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screw driver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) Palmrest Touchpad
Step 1
- Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.
Step 2
- Loosen the screws and remove the access door (cannot be removed).
Step 4
- Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
- Using the tab, slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Step 5
- Remove screws under battery (4 x M2x2.5mm).
- Remove the screws on bottom base (5 x M2.5x6mm).
- Remove the screws under the DVD optical drive (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Step 6
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Using a small flathead screwdriver, press in the 4 keyboard latches and lift the keyboard up.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
Step 8
- Using a scribe or a flathead screwdriver, separate the palmrest from the laptop base.
- Unplug the cable under the palmrest.