Dell G15 (5530) How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard Palmrest Assembly

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard Palmrest Assembly on your Dell G15 (5530) 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 Dell G15 (5530) Keyboard Palmrest Assembly.

Before you begin

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  • 1 x small Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell G15 (5530) Keyboard Palmrest Assembly

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Step 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (4 X captive screws).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 Screwdriver and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the Battery Cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (4 x
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 5

  • 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.
Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (7 x

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (7 x Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (7 x Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (7 x
Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
  • Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the antenna bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the thermal bracket from SSD slot 1 (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 8

Unscrew and remove the thermal bracket from SSD slot 1 (2 x M2 x 4mm).Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD.Unscrew and remove the thermal bracket from SSD slot 1 (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the thermal bracket from SSD slot 2 (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 9

Unscrew and remove the thermal bracket from SSD slot 2 (2 x M2 x 4mm).Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD.Unscrew and remove the thermal bracket from SSD slot 2 (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x

Step 10

Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x Unscrew and remove the Rear Cover (4 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x
Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.

Step 11

  • Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.
Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cables.Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.
Unscrew the left and right hinges (8 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 12

Unscrew the left and right hinges (8 x M2.5 x 4mm).Remove the LCD Display Assembly.Unscrew the left and right hinges (8 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.

Step 13

  • Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the DC Jack (2 x M2 x 5mm).
Disconnect the DC Jack cable.Unscrew and remove the DC Jack (2 x Disconnect the DC Jack cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.

Step 14

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.
If you have a single-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.

Step 15

  • If you have a single-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.
  • OR, if you have a four-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
If you have a single-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.OR, if you have a four-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.If you have a single-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.If you have a single-color keyboard, unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 16

  • 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.
Unscrew and remove the type-C USB bracket (2 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 17

  • Unscrew and remove the type-C USB bracket (2 x M2 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove the type-C USB bracket (2 x M2 x 5mm).Unscrew and remove the type-C USB bracket (2 x M2 x 5mm).
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 18

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
  • Lift the Speakers from the palmrest assembly.
Disconnect the speaker cable.Lift the Speakers from the palmrest assembly.Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x

Step 19

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x
Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (2 x M2 x 2mm wafer).

Step 20

Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (2 x M2 x 2mm wafer).Unscrew and remove the power button bracket (2 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x

Step 21

Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x Unscrew and remove the Power Button (1 x
The remaining piece is the Keyboard Palmrest Assembly.

Step 22

The remaining piece is the Keyboard Palmrest Assembly.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
G15 5530 Keyboard Palmrest Assembly

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