Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series User Manual

Replacing the Palm Rest
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your
Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the palm rest with the slots on the computer base and
snap the palm rest into place.
2 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the system board.
3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button board cable into the
system-board connectors and press down on the connector latches to
secure the cables.
4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
5 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the keyboard.
2 Replace the optical drive.
3 Follow the procedures from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the hard drive.
4 Replace the base cover.
5 Replace the battery.
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Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series Specifications

General

Display Size	17.3 inches
Storage	1TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10 / Windows 11
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Battery	3-Cell Battery, 42 WHr (integrated)
Ports	HDMI, SD card reader, headphone/mic combo
Wireless	Bluetooth
Processor	Intel Core i5/i7

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Before You Begin

Steps to prepare the computer before internal work.

Safety Instructions

Guidelines for protecting the computer and ensuring personal safety.

Recommended Tools

List of tools required for computer maintenance procedures.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Removing the Base Cover

Prerequisites for Base Cover Removal

Steps required before removing the base cover.

Procedure for Removing the Base Cover

Steps to remove the base cover from the computer.

Replacing the Base Cover

Procedure for Replacing the Base Cover

Steps to install a new base cover onto the computer.

Post-requisites for Base Cover Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the base cover.

Removing the Optical Drive

Prerequisites for Optical Drive Removal

Steps required before removing the optical drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Procedure for Replacing the Optical Drive

Steps to install a new optical drive into the computer.

Post-requisites for Optical Drive Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the optical drive.

Removing the Hard Drive

Prerequisites for Hard Drive Removal

Steps required before removing the hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Procedure for Replacing the Hard Drive

Steps to install a new hard drive into the computer.

Post-requisites for Hard Drive Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the hard drive.

Removing the Memory Module

Prerequisites for Memory Module Removal

Steps required before removing the memory module.

Replacing the Memory Module

Procedure for Replacing the Memory Module

Steps to install a new memory module into the computer.

Post-requisites for Memory Module Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the memory module.

Removing the Wireless Card

Prerequisites for Wireless Card Removal

Steps required before removing the wireless card.

Replacing the Wireless Card

Procedure for Replacing the Wireless Card

Steps to install a new wireless card into the computer.

Post-requisites for Wireless Card Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the wireless card.

Removing the Keyboard

Prerequisites for Keyboard Removal

Steps required before removing the keyboard.

Replacing the Keyboard

Procedure for Replacing the Keyboard

Steps to install a new keyboard into the computer.

Folding the Keyboard Cables

Instructions on how to fold keyboard cables for installation.

Removing the Palm Rest

Prerequisites for Palm Rest Removal

Steps required before removing the palm rest.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Procedure for Replacing the Palm Rest

Steps to install a new palm rest into the computer.

Post-requisites for Palm Rest Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the palm rest.

Removing the Power-Button Board

Prerequisites for Power-Button Board Removal

Steps required before removing the power-button board.

Replacing the Power-Button Board

Procedure for Replacing the Power-Button Board

Steps to install a new power-button board into the computer.

Post-requisites for Power-Button Board Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the power-button board.

Removing the Touchpad

Prerequisites for Touchpad Removal

Steps required before removing the touchpad.

Replacing the Touchpad

Procedure for Replacing the Touchpad

Steps to install a new touchpad into the computer.

Post-requisites for Touchpad Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the touchpad.

Removing the Battery-Connector Board

Prerequisites for Battery-Connector Board Removal

Steps required before removing the battery-connector board.

Replacing the Battery-Connector Board

Procedure for Replacing the Battery-Connector Board

Steps to install a new battery-connector board into the computer.

Post-requisites for Battery-Connector Board Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the battery-connector board.

Removing the I/O Board

Prerequisites for I/O Board Removal

Steps required before removing the I/O board.

Replacing the I/O Board

Procedure for Replacing the I/O Board

Steps to install a new I/O board into the computer.

Post-requisites for I/O Board Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the I/O board.

Removing the Optical-Drive Connector Board

Prerequisites for Optical-Drive Connector Board Removal

Steps required before removing the optical-drive connector board.

Replacing the Optical-Drive Connector Board

Procedure for Replacing the Optical-Drive Connector Board

Steps to install a new optical-drive connector board.

Post-requisites for Optical-Drive Connector Board Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the optical-drive connector board.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Prerequisites for Coin-Cell Battery Removal

Steps required before removing the coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure for Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to install a new coin-cell battery into the computer.

Post-requisites for Coin-Cell Battery Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the coin-cell battery.

Removing the Speakers

Prerequisites for Speaker Removal

Steps required before removing the speakers.

Replacing the Speakers

Procedure for Replacing the Speakers

Steps to install new speakers into the computer.

Post-requisites for Speaker Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the speakers.

Removing the System Board

Prerequisites for System Board Removal

Steps required before removing the system board.

Replacing the System Board

Procedure for Replacing the System Board

Steps to install a new system board into the computer.

Post-requisites for System Board Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the system board.

Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Prerequisites for Heat-Sink Assembly Removal

Steps required before removing the heat-sink assembly.

Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Procedure for Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly

Steps to install a new heat-sink assembly onto the system board.

Post-requisites for Heat-Sink Assembly Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the heat-sink assembly.

Removing the Display Assembly

Prerequisites for Display Assembly Removal

Steps required before removing the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Procedure for Replacing the Display Assembly

Steps to install a new display assembly onto the computer.

Post-requisites for Display Assembly Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the display assembly.

Removing the Display Bezel

Prerequisites for Display Bezel Removal

Steps required before removing the display bezel.

Replacing the Display Bezel

Procedure for Replacing the Display Bezel

Steps to install a new display bezel onto the display assembly.

Post-requisites for Display Bezel Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the display bezel.

Removing the Camera

Prerequisites for Camera Removal

Steps required before removing the camera.

Replacing the Camera

Procedure for Replacing the Camera

Steps to install a new camera into the display assembly.

Post-requisites for Camera Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the camera.

Removing the Display Panel

Prerequisites for Display Panel Removal

Steps required before removing the display panel.

Replacing the Display Panel

Procedure for Replacing the Display Panel

Steps to install a new display panel into the display back-cover.

Post-requisites for Display Panel Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the display panel.

Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly

Prerequisites for Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly Removal

Steps required before removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly

Post-requisite for Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly Replacement

Steps to perform after replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Flashing the BIOS

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Self-Help Resources

Online resources for information and help on Dell products and services.

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Information on how to contact Dell for sales, support, or service.