Dell Inspiron 17-5755 (P28E002) 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 Inspiron 17-5755 (P28E002) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 24 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 17-5755 (P28E002) Palmrest Touchpad.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5755 Palmrest Touchpad

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 17-5758 (P28E001) Palmrest Touchpad

Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
  • Remove the Battery.
Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.Remove the Battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.Slide the latch over to unlock the battery.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm optical drive screw.

Step 2

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm optical drive screw.
  • ***You might be able to slide the optical drive out at this point. Be careful not to break the plastic bezel. If it is too tight, continue through the rest of the steps.***
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm optical drive screw.***You might be able to slide the optical drive out at this point. Be careful not to break the plastic bezel. If it is too tight, continue through the rest of the steps.***
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm screws.

Step 3

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm screws.Pry up and remove the Access Door.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm screws.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm screws.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.

Step 4

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.
  • Remove the bracket.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the bracket.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 5

Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the Wireless Card.
Unplug the hard drive cable.

Step 6

Unplug the hard drive cable. Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 8mm screws.Remove the Hard Drive.Unplug the hard drive cable.
Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws under the battery.

Step 7

Remove the 2 - M2 x 3mm screws under the battery.Remove the 3 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screws under the optical drive.Remove the 10 - M2.5 x 8mm base screws.
Unplug the speaker cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug the speaker cable.
Press in the tabs to loosen the keyboard.

Step 9

  • Press in the tabs to loosen the keyboard.
  • Carefully lift the keyboard up and turn it over.
Press in the tabs to loosen the keyboard.Carefully lift the keyboard up and turn it over.
Unplug the keyboard cable & remove the Keyboard.

Step 10

  • Unplug the keyboard cable & remove the Keyboard.
  • ***Cable slot for the backlit keyboard option.***
Unplug the keyboard cable & remove the Keyboard.***Cable slot for the backlit keyboard option.***Unplug the keyboard cable & remove the Keyboard.
Slide the DVD Optical Drive over & remove it from the laptop.

Step 11

Slide the DVD Optical Drive over & remove it from the laptop.Slide the DVD Optical Drive over & remove it from the laptop.Slide the DVD Optical Drive over & remove it from the laptop.
Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 12

  • Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
  • Unplug the optical drive interposer cable.
Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Unplug the optical drive interposer cable.
Unplug the power button cable.

Step 13

  • Unplug the power button cable.
  • Unplug the touchpad cable.
Unplug the power button cable.Unplug the touchpad cable.
Carefully pry off & loosen the bottom base.

Step 14

  • Carefully pry off & loosen the bottom base.
Carefully pry off & loosen the bottom base.Carefully pry off & loosen the bottom base.Carefully pry off & loosen the bottom base.Carefully pry off & loosen the bottom base.
Remove the Bottom Base.

Step 15

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm screw.

Step 16

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm screw.Lift the circuit board & turn it over.Unplug the cable.
Loosen the audio / USB cable.

Step 17

  • Loosen the audio / USB cable.
  • Unplug & loosen the LCD cable.
Loosen the audio / USB cable.Unplug & loosen the LCD cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm motherboard screw.

Step 18

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm motherboard screw.
  • Lift the motherboard & turn it over.
  • Unplug the Audio / USB Cable.
  • Unplug the DC jack cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm motherboard screw.Lift the motherboard & turn it over.Unplug the Audio / USB Cable.Unplug the DC jack cable.
Remove the Motherboard.

Step 19

  • Remove the Motherboard.
  • The motherboard will still have the heatsink / fan and memory attached.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.

Step 20

Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the DC Jack.
Loosen the antenna cable tape & loosen the antenna cables.

Step 21

  • Loosen the antenna cable tape & loosen the antenna cables.
Loosen the antenna cable tape & loosen the antenna cables.Loosen the antenna cable tape & loosen the antenna cables.
Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm right hinge screws.

Step 22

Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm right hinge screws.Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm left hinge screws.Carefully open the hinges and remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screw.

Step 23

Remove the 1 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screw.Loosen the cable & remove the Power Button Circuit Board.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Touchpad.

Step 24

Inspiron 5755 Palmrest Touchpad

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Inspiron 17 5755 Palmrest Touchpad

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