Dell Latitude 5520 How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard

By Ricardo on December 18, 2023 · 4:02 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Latitude 5520 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 5520 Keyboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

Latitude 5520 Keyboard

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Latitude 5520 Keyboard

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5520 Keyboard

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).
Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.

If you have a 3-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (2 x

Step 4

If you have a 3-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (2 x M2 x 4mm).
If you have a 4-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (3 x M2 x 4mm).

Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.

Step 5

Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.
Gently slide out the RAM/Memory.

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x

Step 6

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 7

Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).

This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:

Step 8

This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:
Integrated Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Discrete Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 X captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).