Dell Inspiron 15 M5030 (P07F002) Hinge Rails Removal Tutorial

By on April 1, 2022 · 1:39 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Rails on your Inspiron 15 M5030 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 M5030 Hinge Rails.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screw driver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron M5030 Hinge Rails

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 M5030 Hinge Rails

Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
  • Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position. Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.

Step 2

  • Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
Remove the 2 hinge screws.

Step 3

  • Remove the 2 hinge screws.
Remove the 12 base screws.

Step 4

  • Remove the 12 base screws.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 5

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.
Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.

Step 6

  • Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.

Step 7

  • Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.
  • Carefully unsnap the palmrest from the laptop base.
Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.
  • Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cable.
Unplug and loosen the LCD cable. Unplug and loosen the wireless antenna cable.
Remove the 2 hinge screws.

Step 9

  • Remove the 2 hinge screws.
  • Remove the display assembly from the base.
Carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the edge of the display.

Step 10

  • Carefully unsnap the bezel working your way around the edge of the display.
Unplug the Camera.

Step 11

  • Unplug the Camera.
Unscrew the right hinge screws.

Step 12

  • Unscrew the right hinge screws.
  • Unscrew the left hinge screws.
  • Remove the LCD screen from the back cover and turn it over.
Unscrew the right hinge screws. Unscrew the left hinge screws.
Loosen the tape and unplug the LCD cable.

Step 13

  • Loosen the tape and unplug the LCD cable.
Remove the screws on the left LCD hinge rail.

Step 14

  • Remove the screws on the left LCD hinge rail.
  • Remove the screws on the right LCD hinge rail.
Remove the screws on the left LCD hinge rail. Remove the screws on the right LCD hinge rail.
Inspiron M5030 Hinge Rails

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 15 M5030 Hinge Rails

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