Dell Latitude XT Palmrest Touchpad Removal and Installation

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

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 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude XT Palmrest Touchpad

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT Palmrest Touchpad

Slide the latches over and remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over and remove the battery.
Slide the latches over and remove the battery.Slide the latches over and remove the battery.
Remove the access door.

Step 2

  • Loosen the screw.
  • Remove the access door.
Remove the access door.Loosen the screw.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 3

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
Unplug the antenna cables.Unplug the antenna cables.
Remove the hinge cover.

Step 4

  • Remove the hinge cover screws.
  • Remove the hinge cover.
Remove the hinge cover.Remove the hinge cover screws.
Remove the bottom screws.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the rear hinge screws.

Step 6

  • Remove the rear hinge screws.
Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.

Step 7

  • Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.
Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.Using a flat head screwdriver or plastic scribe, pry up the hinge cover.
Carefully lift the keyboard.

Step 8

  • Remove the screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard.
Carefully lift the keyboard.Remove the screws.
Unplug the keyboard cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 10

  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Loosen the antenna cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the display assembly.

Step 11

  • Remove the hinge screws.
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the screws.

Step 12

  • Unplug the palmrest cable.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Unsnap the palmrest from the base.
Remove the screws.Unsnap the palmrest from the base.
Latitude XT Palmrest Touchpad

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Latitude XT Palmrest Touchpad

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