Dell Latitude 5430 How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Latitude 5430 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 Latitude 5430 Keyboard.

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
Latitude 5430 Keyboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5430 Keyboard

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Step 1

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).

Step 2

  • Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).
  • Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x captive screws).
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (3 x
To remove the 2230 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2230 SSD (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 5

  • To remove the 2230 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2230 SSD (3 x M2 x 3mm).
To remove the 2230 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2230 SSD (3 x M2 x 3mm).To remove the 2230 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2230 SSD (3 x M2 x 3mm).
To remove the 2280 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2280 SSD (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

  • To remove the 2280 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2280 SSD (2 x M2 x 3mm).
To remove the 2280 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2280 SSD (2 x M2 x 3mm).To remove the 2280 SSD: Unscrew and remove the thermal plate and 2280 SSD (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm).
  • Disconnect the WiFi antennas.
  • Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 2mm x 2.5mm).Disconnect the WiFi antennas.Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the LED cable.

Step 8

  • Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the LED cable.
Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the LED cable.Unclip the locking tab to disconnect the LED cable.
Disconnect the Speakers.

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the inner frame (7 x M2 x 3mm) (3 x

Step 10

Unscrew and remove the inner frame (7 x M2 x 3mm) (3 x Unscrew and remove the inner frame (7 x M2 x 3mm) (3 x
Unscrew the LCD cable bracket and disconnect the LCD cables (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew the LCD cable bracket and disconnect the LCD cables (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew the LCD cable bracket and disconnect the LCD cables (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew the LCD cable bracket and disconnect the LCD cables (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew the LCD cable bracket and disconnect the LCD cables (2 x M2 x 3mm).
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.
Disconnect the fingerprint reader.

Step 13

  • Disconnect the fingerprint reader.
Disconnect the fingerprint reader.Disconnect the fingerprint reader.
Unscrew the cooling fan (2 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew the cooling fan (2 x M2 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x

Step 15

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Assembly (17 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Assembly (17 x M2 x 2mm).
  • Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (6 x M2 x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Assembly (17 x M2 x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (6 x M2 x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Keyboard Assembly (17 x M2 x 2mm).
Latitude 5430 Keyboard

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Latitude 5430 Keyboard

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