Dell Inspiron 13 (5310) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Inspiron 13 5310 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 26 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 13 5310 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 13 5310 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

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

Step 2

  • CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a

Step 3

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (5 x M2 x 4mm) (2 X 2mm x 7mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 4

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the battery cable.Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery. (5 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the Battery. (5 x Unscrew and remove the Battery. (5 x
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.

Step 6

  • Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 7

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unroute the speaker cable and then remove the Speakers.

Step 8

  • Unroute the speaker cable and then remove the Speakers.
Unroute the speaker cable and then remove the Speakers.Unroute the speaker cable and then remove the Speakers.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

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

Step 10

Unscrew and then lift the left LCD Hinge (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x Unscrew and then lift the left LCD Hinge (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x Unscrew and then lift the left LCD Hinge (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x
Peel away the adhesive cover.

Step 11

  • Peel away the adhesive cover.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.
Peel away the adhesive cover.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.Peel away the adhesive cover.
Unscrew and remove the USB/Audio Board (1 x

Step 12

Unscrew and remove the USB/Audio Board (1 x Unscrew and remove the USB/Audio Board (1 x
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.
Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Lift the Right LCD Hinge.

Step 15

  • Lift the Right LCD Hinge.
Lift the Right LCD Hinge.Lift the Right LCD Hinge.
Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.
Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove the LCD Display Assembly.

Step 17

Remove the LCD Display Assembly.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.

Step 18

  • Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.
Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.

Step 19

  • Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 20

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

Step 21

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (6 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 22

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (6 x M2 x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (6 x M2 x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (6 x M2 x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and Touchpad (6 x M2 x 2mm).
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 23

  • 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.
Remove the Power Button.

Step 24

  • Remove the Power Button.
Remove the Power Button.Remove the Power Button.
Remove the Motherboard and Heatsink.

Step 25

  • Remove the Motherboard and Heatsink.
Remove the Motherboard and Heatsink.Remove the Motherboard and Heatsink.
The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 26

  • The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
The remaining part is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Inspiron 5310 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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Inspiron 13 5310 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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