Dell Inspiron 15-3501 (P90F002) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly Removal Tutorial

By on June 12, 2021 · 1:06 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Inspiron 15-3501 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 15-3501 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

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 3501 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15-3501 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

Unscrew and pry apart Bottom Base (2 X captive screws) (2 x

Step 1

Unscrew and pry apart Bottom Base (2 X captive screws) (2 x Unscrew and pry apart Bottom Base (2 X captive screws) (2 x Unscrew and pry apart Bottom Base (2 X captive screws) (2 x Unscrew and pry apart Bottom Base (2 X captive screws) (2 x
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x

Step 2

Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Battery (3 x
Unscrew and remove SSD bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and remove SSD bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove SSD bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove SSD bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 4

Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and disconnect Cooling Fan (2 x
Unscrew and remove Heatsink (captive screws).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove Heatsink (captive screws).
Unscrew and remove Heatsink (captive screws).Unscrew and remove Heatsink (captive screws).
Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card ​(1 x

Step 6

Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card ​(1 x Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card ​(1 x Unscrew and disconnect WLAN Card ​(1 x
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x

Step 7

Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (3 x
Unscrew and disconnect Touchpad (5 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 8

Unscrew and disconnect Touchpad (5 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and disconnect Touchpad (5 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and disconnect Touchpad (5 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 9

Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Unscrew and lift left display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and lift left display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift left display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift left display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift right display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and lift right display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift right display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift right display hinge (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect display cable.

Step 12

  • Disconnect display cable.
Remove Display Assembly.

Step 13

Disconnect motherboard cables.

Step 14

  • Disconnect motherboard cables.
Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x

Step 15

Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x
Unscrew and disconnect I/O Board (3 x

Step 16

Unscrew and disconnect I/O Board (3 x Unscrew and disconnect I/O Board (3 x Unscrew and disconnect I/O Board (3 x
Unscrew and remove DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 17

  • Unscrew and remove DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 18

Inspiron 3501 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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Inspiron 15 3501 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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