Dell Inspiron 15 (5510) How-To Install & Replace Your Touchpad

By on April 2, 2025 · 1:03 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Touchpad on your Inspiron 15 (5510) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (5510) Touchpad.

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 Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5510 Touchpad

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (5510) Touchpad

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, Phillips #00 and a

Step 3

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0, Phillips #00 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (2 X captive screws) (7 x M2 x 4mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0, Phillips #00 and a
Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 4

Disconnect the Battery Cable.Disconnect the Battery Cable.
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 Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (2 X 2mm x 1.8mm wafer) (3 X 1.6mm x 2mm).
Inspiron 5510 Touchpad

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Inspiron 15 5510 Touchpad

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