Dell Latitude XT3 Palmrest Touchpad Removal and Installation

Created by on May 20, 2015
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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 XT3 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude XT3 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 XT3 Palmrest Touchpad

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude XT3 Palmrest Touchpad

Remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
Slide the door down.

Step 2

  • Remove the screws.
  • Slide the door down.
  • Remove the access door.
Slide the door down.Remove the access door.Remove the screws.
Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.

Step 3

  • Remove the screws.
  • Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.
Slide the hard drive out of the laptop.Remove the screws.
Unsnap the & remove the bottom cover.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws.
  • Unsnap the & remove the bottom cover.
Unsnap the & remove the bottom cover.Remove the screws.Remove the screws.
Remove the bottom screws.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom keyboard screws.
  • Remove the bottom screws.
  • Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Remove the bottom screws.Turn the laptop over & open it up.
Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.

Step 6

  • Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.
Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.Carefully unsnap & remove the keyboard bezel.
Carefully lift the keyboard & turn it over.

Step 7

  • Remove the keyboard screws.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard & turn it over.
Carefully lift the keyboard & turn it over.Remove the keyboard screws.
Remove the keyboard.

Step 8

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard.Unplug the keyboard cable.
Unplug the cable.

Step 9

  • Remove the palmrest screws.
  • Unplug the cable.
Unplug the cable.Remove the palmrest screws.
Unsnap & remove the palmrest touchpad.

Step 10

  • Unsnap & remove the palmrest touchpad.
Unsnap & remove the palmrest touchpad.Unsnap & remove the palmrest touchpad.
Latitude XT3 Palmrest Touchpad

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

PAL70MS Image
Eligible for $5.00 1st Class Shipping.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
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Use this coupon code to save 5% off these parts
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Latitude XT3 Palmrest Touchpad

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