Dell Latitude E5550 Hinge Cover Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Covers on your Latitude E5550 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 8 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Latitude E5550 Hinge Covers.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude E5550 Hinge Cover

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude E5550 Hinge Covers

Remove the screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 1

Remove the screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Pry up & unsnap the access door.Remove the Access Door.Remove the screws (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 2

Remove screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unplug cable.Remove Battery
Disconnect hard drive cable.

Step 3

Disconnect hard drive cable.Remove screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).Remove Hard Drive.
Pry loose and remove Keyboard Bezel.

Step 4

Pry loose and remove Keyboard Bezel.Remove keyboard cables.Remove screws (2 x M2x2mm).Remove Keyboard.
Remove bottom screws (7 x M2.5 x 5mm) (9 x

Step 5

Remove bottom screws (7 x M2.5 x 5mm) (9 x Remove bottom screws (7 x M2.5 x 5mm) (9 x
Remove palmrest cables.

Step 6

Remove palmrest cables.Remove palmrest screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove Palmrest.
Remove right screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 7

Remove right screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Remove left screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

Remove screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).Remove Hinge Covers from computer.Remove screws (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Latitude E5550 Hinge Cover

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