Dell Latitude 7340 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

By on August 12, 2024 · 3:30 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Touchpad Assembly on your Latitude 7340 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 20 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude 7340 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 7340 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

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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.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x captive screws).
Disconnect the speaker cables.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the speaker cables.
Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.
Remove the speakers.

Step 6

  • Remove the speakers.
Remove the speakers.Remove the speakers.
Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the SSD cover (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the WWAN bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the fan cable.

Step 10

  • Disconnect the fan cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the cooling fan.
Disconnect the fan cable.Unscrew and remove the cooling fan.Disconnect the fan cable.Disconnect the fan cable.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect LCD cables.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect LCD cables.Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the LCD cable brackets (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Unfold the LCD display assembly and separate it from the palmrest assembly.
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unfold the LCD display assembly and separate it from the palmrest assembly.Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 13

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.

Step 14

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the USH cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 15

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 16

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Disconnect the power button cable.

Step 17

  • Disconnect the power button cable.
Disconnect the power button cable.Disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 18

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (3 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).

Step 19

  • Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).Unscrew and remove the power button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the keyboard (29 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).

Step 20

  • Unscrew and remove the keyboard (29 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).
  • The remaining piece is the palmrest touchpad assembly.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the keyboard (29 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).The remaining piece is the palmrest touchpad assembly.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the keyboard (29 x 1.2mm x 1.5mm).
Latitude 7340 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

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Latitude 7340 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly

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