Dell G3 (3500) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By Ricardo on November 27, 2024 · 12:39 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Dell G3 15 (3500) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 21 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell G3 15 (3500) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

G3 3500 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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G3 15 3500 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell G3 15 (3500) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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

Step 1

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

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a Plastic Scribe.
Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 X 2mm x 7mm) (4 X captive screws).
Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the antenna cables.
Slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.

Step 5

Disconnect the LCD cable.

Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD.

Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the hard drive cable.

Step 7

Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the hard drive cable.
Unscrew and remove the hard drive and caddy (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

Disconnect the speakers.
Remove the Speakers.

Unscrew the LCD Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 9

Unscrew the LCD Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Open the LCD screen and separate it from the palmrest.

Step 10

Open the LCD screen and separate it from the palmrest.
Unroute the WiFi antenna cables underneath the heatsink before completely separating the LCD Display Assembly.