Dell Precision 3561 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Touchpad Assembly


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Touchpad Assembly on your Precision 3561 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 3561 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision 3561 Palmrest Touchpad Assembl

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 3561 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

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

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
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x
***IF YOUR MODEL HAS A 2.5'' SATA HARD DRIVE: Disconnect the hard drive connector.

Step 5

  • ***IF YOUR MODEL HAS A 2.5'' SATA HARD DRIVE: Disconnect the hard drive connector.
  • Unscrew and remove the Hard Drive or Hard Drive Filler (4 x M2 x 4mm).
***IF YOUR MODEL HAS A 2.5'' SATA HARD DRIVE: Disconnect the hard drive connector.Unscrew and remove the Hard Drive or Hard Drive Filler (4 x ***IF YOUR MODEL HAS A 2.5'' SATA HARD DRIVE: Disconnect the hard drive connector.
Remove the cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 6

  • Remove the cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).
  • Disconnect the cooling fan.
Remove the cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect the cooling fan.
Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
  • Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x captive screw).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Pull out the 1st LCD cable connector.
  • Unsnap the locking clip and pull out the 2nd LCD cable connector.
  • Pull out the 3rd LCD cable connector.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Pull out the 1st LCD cable connector.Unsnap the locking clip and pull out the 2nd LCD cable connector.Pull out the 3rd LCD cable connector.
Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the inner frame (17 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect and remove the Speakers.

Step 10

Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.

Step 11

  • Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.Disconnect and remove the CMOS battery.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.

Step 12

  • Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x

Step 13

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 14

  • Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Peel away the plastic sticker.

Step 15

  • Peel away the plastic sticker.
  • Unscrew and remove the keyboard assembly (27 x M2 x 2mm).
Peel away the plastic sticker.Unscrew and remove the keyboard assembly (27 x M2 x 2mm).Peel away the plastic sticker.
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Touchpad Assembly.

Step 16

Precision 3561 Palmrest Touchpad Assembl

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Precision 3561 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

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