Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By on July 31, 2023 · 2:12 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 Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 19 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) 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 16 5620 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the
Unscrew and disconnect the Battery (5 x

Step 3

Unscrew and disconnect the Battery (5 x Unscrew and disconnect the Battery (5 x Unscrew and disconnect the Battery (5 x
Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.

Step 4

  • Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.
Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.
Unscrew and remove the M.2 2230 SSD (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the M.2 2230 SSD (1 x Unscrew and remove the M.2 2230 SSD (1 x
Unscrew and remove the SSD assembly.

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the SSD assembly.Slide out the M.2 2280 SSD (1 x Unscrew and remove the SSD assembly.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 8

Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x Disconnect and remove the cooling fan.Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x
Unsnap the cable locking clip in the direction indicated.

Step 9

  • Unsnap the cable locking clip in the direction indicated.
  • Disconnect touchpad cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unsnap the cable locking clip in the direction indicated.Disconnect touchpad cable.Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Unsnap the cable locking clip in the direction indicated.
Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x

Step 10

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables and then slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x Disconnect the antenna cables and then slide out the WiFi Card.Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x
Unsnap the locking clip of the LCD cable in the direction indicated.

Step 11

  • Unsnap the locking clip of the LCD cable in the direction indicated.
  • Disconnect the LCD cable.
Unsnap the locking clip of the LCD cable in the direction indicated.Disconnect the LCD cable.
Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the left hinge from the palmrest assembly (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 13

Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the LCD Screen Assembly.Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.

Step 14

  • Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.
Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.
Disconnect and remove the Speakers.

Step 15

Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.
Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.

Step 16

  • Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.
  • Disconnect the USB IO board cables.
  • Unscrew and remove the USB/Audio/SD IO Board (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.Disconnect the USB IO board cables.Unscrew and remove the USB/Audio/SD IO Board (1 x ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.

Step 17

  • Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.
  • Disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.Disconnect the motherboard cables.Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).

Step 18

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 19

Inspiron 16 5620 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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