Dell Inspiron 13-7347 (P57G-001) Palmrest Keyboard Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard on your Inspiron 13-7347 (P57G-001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 13-7347 (P57G-001) Palmrest Keyboard.

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
Inspiron 7347 Palmrest Keyboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 13 (7347) Palmrest Keyboard

Remove the screws (10 x M2.5 x 8mm).

Step 1

  • Remove the screws (10 x M2.5 x 8mm).
  • Remove the access door.
Remove the screws (10 x M2.5 x 8mm).Remove the access door.
Remove the battery screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 2

  • Remove the battery screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the battery screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the battery.Remove the battery screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Loosen or remove the tape.

Step 3

  • Loosen or remove the tape.
  • Unplug the hard drive cable.
Loosen or remove the tape.Unplug the hard drive cable.
Remove the screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Remove the screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the hard drive.
Remove the screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the hard drive.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 5

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Unplug the power button volume circuit board cable.
  • Unplug & loosen the daughter board cable.
Unplug the antenna cables.Unplug the power button volume circuit board cable.Unplug & loosen the daughter board cable.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the i/o circuit board.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the i/o circuit board.Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unplug the fan cable.

Step 7

Unplug the fan cable.Remove the screws (1 x M2 x 3mm)(1 x Remove the fan.Unplug the fan cable.
Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).

Step 8

  • Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).
  • Remove & clean the heatsink.
Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).Remove & clean the heatsink.Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).
Remove the power button volume control circuit board.

Step 9

  • Remove the power button volume control circuit board.
Remove the power button volume control circuit board.Remove the power button volume control circuit board.
Unplug the speaker cable.

Step 10

  • Unplug the speaker cable.
  • Remove the speakers.
Unplug the speaker cable.Remove the speakers.Unplug the speaker cable.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Unplug the cable.
  • Remove the DC jack.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unplug the cable.Remove the DC jack.Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove the LCD display cable bracket screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Remove the LCD display cable bracket screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the LCD display cable bracket.
Remove the LCD display cable bracket screws (2 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the LCD display cable bracket.
Unplug the display cable.

Step 13

  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Unplug the touchscreen cable.
  • Loosen the display cable.
Unplug the display cable.Unplug the touchscreen cable.Loosen the display cable.
Remove the left hinge screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 14

  • Remove the left hinge screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the right hinge screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the display assembly.
Remove the left hinge screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the right hinge screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the display assembly.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 15

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Unplug the keyboard cable.Unplug the keyboard cable.
Unplug the keyboard back light cable.

Step 16

  • Unplug the keyboard back light cable.
  • Unplug the touchpad cable.
  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
Unplug the keyboard back light cable.Unplug the touchpad cable.
Remove the motherboard.

Step 17

  • Remove the motherboard.
The remaining piece is the palmrest keyboard.

Step 18

  • The remaining piece is the palmrest keyboard.
Inspiron 7347 Palmrest Keyboard

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Inspiron 13 7347 Palmrest Keyboard

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