Dell G16 7630 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By on October 1, 2024 · 5:39 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your G16 7630 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 23 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your G16 7630 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
G16 7630 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Installation and Removal Instructions
G16 7630 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Step 1

Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).

Step 2

  • Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).
  • Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 x captive screws).
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 4

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
  • Remove the Speakers.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Remove the Speakers.Disconnect the speaker cable.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x
Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2230 NVMe SSD. (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2230 NVMe SSD. (2 x Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2230 NVMe SSD. (2 x
Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2280 NVMe SSD. (2 x

Step 7

Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2280 NVMe SSD. (2 x Unscrew and slide out the bracket and 2280 NVMe SSD. (2 x
Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 8

Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB cable.
Peel away the adhesive cover.

Step 11

  • Peel away the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LCD cable.
  • Disconnect the Dynamic Display Switch (DDS) cable.
Peel away the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the LCD cable.Disconnect the Dynamic Display Switch (DDS) cable.Peel away the adhesive cover.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 12

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 1st keyboard cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 1st keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 1st keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 1st keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 2nd keyboard cable.

Step 14

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 2nd keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 2nd keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the 2nd keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the motherboard cable from the keyboard controller.

Step 15

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the motherboard cable from the keyboard controller.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the motherboard cable from the keyboard controller.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the motherboard cable from the keyboard controller.
Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller. (1 x M2 x 2mm wafer),

Step 16

Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller. (1 x M2 x 2mm wafer),Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller. (1 x M2 x 2mm wafer),
Disconnect the DC Jack.

Step 17

Disconnect the DC Jack.Unscrew and remove the DC Jack Charging Port (2 x Disconnect the DC Jack.
Unscrew and separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest (8 x

Step 18

Unscrew and separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest (8 x Unscrew and separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest (8 x Unscrew and separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest (8 x
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 19

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (7 x

Step 20

Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (7 x Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (7 x
Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then remove the Motherboard (7 x

Step 21

Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then remove the Motherboard (7 x Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then remove the Motherboard (7 x Unscrew the Motherboard, USB Circuit Board, and Ethernet Board and then remove the Motherboard (7 x
Unscrew and remove the Power Button (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).

Step 22

Unscrew and remove the Power Button (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).Unscrew and remove the Power Button (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).Unscrew and remove the Power Button (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 23

G16 7630 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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