Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) LCD Hinge Cover Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Cover on your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 13 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) Hinge Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) Hinge Cover

Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.
Loosen the screws and remove the access door (cannot be removed).

Step 2

  • Loosen the screws and remove the access door (cannot be removed).
Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 3

  • Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 4

  • Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Using the tab, slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Using the tab, slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Remove screws under battery (4 x M2x2.5mm).

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).
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).
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

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.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.Using a small flathead screwdriver, press in the 4 keyboard latches and lift the keyboard up.
Remove the top palmrest screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 7

  • Remove the top palmrest screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.
Remove the top palmrest screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.
Using a scribe or a flathead screwdriver, separate the palmrest from the laptop base.

Step 8

  • Using a scribe or a flathead screwdriver, separate the palmrest from the laptop base.
  • Unplug the cable under the palmrest.
Using a scribe or a flathead screwdriver, separate the palmrest from the laptop base.Unplug the cable under the palmrest.
Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cables.
  • Unplug and loosen the display cable.
Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cables.Unplug and loosen the display cable.
Remove the left hinge screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 10

  • Remove the left hinge screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the right hinge screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the left hinge screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the right hinge screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Lift under the edge of the bezel and unsnap it.

Step 11

  • Lift under the edge of the bezel and unsnap it.
  • Work your way around the entire screen.
  • Lift the bezel away from the display.
Lift under the edge of the bezel and unsnap it.Work your way around the entire screen.
Remove the left hinge cover screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 12

  • Remove the left hinge cover screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Slide the left hinge cover off of the hinge.
  • Remove the right hinge cover screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the left hinge cover screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Slide the left hinge cover off of the hinge.
Slide the right hinge cover off of the hinge and the antenna wires out of the hinge cover.

Step 13

  • Slide the right hinge cover off of the hinge and the antenna wires out of the hinge cover.
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Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

5520CAPS Image
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Only 0 left in stock - order soon.
DIY Discount - Parts-People.com offers 5% off to all DO-IT-YOURSELFERS!
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Inspiron 15R 7520 Hinge Covers

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