In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Hinge Rails on your Dell Inspiron 15R-5537 (P28F003) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15R-5537 (P28F003) LCD Hinge Rails.
Before you begin
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Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe (optional)
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 15R-5537 (P28F003) LCD Hinge Rails
![Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom palmrest screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insp3521Base1ScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom palmrest screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insp3521Base1ScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
Step 4
- Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom palmrest screws.
![Turn the laptop over and open it up.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Keyboard-Latches-300x168.jpg)
![Turn the laptop over and open it up.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Keyboard-Latches-300x168.jpg)
Step 5
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Using a plastic scribe or flat head screwdriver, press in the keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard.
![Unplug the palmrest cables.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Palmrest-Cables-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the palmrest cables.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Palmrest-Cables-300x168.jpg)
Step 7
- Unplug the palmrest cables.
- Remove the 5 - M2.5 x 5mm palmrest screws and the 2 - M2 x 3mm palmrest screws.
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![Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palmrest-300x168.jpg)
![Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palmrest-300x168.jpg)
Step 8
- Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest.
- Work your way around the bottom edge and side.
- Remove the palmrest touchpad.
![Remove the complete LCD display.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DisplayAssembly-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the complete LCD display.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DisplayAssembly-300x169.jpg)
Step 11
- Remove the complete LCD display.
![Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 4mm top hinge rail screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TopHingeRailScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 4mm top hinge rail screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TopHingeRailScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
Step 16
- Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 4mm top hinge rail screws.
- Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 4mm bottom hinge rail screws.
- Lift the hinge rails out of the back cover assembly.
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