Dell Precision 5680 (W/ Intel Graphics) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Assembly

By on September 11, 2024 · 2:17 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Assembly on your Precision 5680 (w/ Intel Graphics) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 22 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 5680 (w/ Intel Graphics) Palmrest Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 5680 (w/ Intel Graphics) Palmrest Assembly

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Step 1

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x

Step 2

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x
Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).
  • Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).Disconnect the Battery.Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).
  • Unscrew the LCD bracket (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).
  • Remove the interposer board.
Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).Unscrew the LCD bracket (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).Remove the interposer board.Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 6

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.

Step 7

  • Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x

Step 8

Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x captive screws).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x captive screws).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x captive screws).Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.
Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.
Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.

Step 11

  • Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.
Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.
Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.

Step 14

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.
Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 15

  • Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Separate the LCD assembly from the palmrest assembly.

Step 17

  • Separate the LCD assembly from the palmrest assembly.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (9 x

Step 18

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (9 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (9 x
Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 19

  • Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
  • Remove the Power Button.
Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Remove the Power Button.Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and then remove the left and right Speakers (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).

Step 20

  • Unscrew and then remove the left and right Speakers (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Unscrew and then remove the left and right Speakers (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and then remove the left and right Speakers (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and then remove the left and right Speakers (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Unscrew and remove the SD Card Reader Daughterboard (3 x 2mm x 1.5mm wafer).

Step 21

Unscrew and remove the SD Card Reader Daughterboard (3 x 2mm x 1.5mm wafer).Unscrew and remove the SD Card Reader Daughterboard (3 x 2mm x 1.5mm wafer).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Assembly.

Step 22

  • The remaining piece is the Palmrest Assembly.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
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