Dell Latitude 5500 (P80F001) Back Cover Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Back Cover on your Latitude 5500 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 5500 Back 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 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 5500 Back Cover

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5500 Back Cover

Use fingers to separate and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).

Step 1

  • Use fingers to separate and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).
Use fingers to separate and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).Use fingers to separate and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).Use fingers to separate and remove Bottom Base (8 X captive screws).
Unscrew and remove Battery (1 X captive screw).

Step 2

  • Unscrew and remove Battery (1 X captive screw).
Unscrew and remove Battery (1 X captive screw).Unscrew and remove Battery (1 X captive screw).Unscrew and remove Battery (1 X captive screw).
Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove WLAN Card.Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew bracket and disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (6 x
Use fingers to separate and remove bezel.

Step 6

  • Use fingers to separate and remove bezel.
Use fingers to separate and remove bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove bezel.
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.

Step 7

Disconnect and remove Web Camera.Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Unscrew and turn over LCD Panel (4 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and turn over LCD Panel (4 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).
  • Disconnect display cable.
Unscrew and turn over LCD Panel (4 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).Disconnect display cable.Unscrew and turn over LCD Panel (4 X 2.5mm x 3.5mm).
Unscrew and remove hinge covers (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove hinge covers (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove hinge covers (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove hinge covers (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove display cable.

Step 10

  • Remove display cable.
Unscrew and remove hinges.

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove hinges.
Unscrew and remove hinges.Unscrew and remove hinges.
The remaining piece is the Back Cover.

Step 12

Latitude 5500 Back Cover

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