Dell Inspiron 15-7557 (P57F001) LCD Hinge Rails Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Hinge Rails on your Inspiron 15-7557 (P57F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15-7557 (P57F001) LCD Hinge Rails.

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 small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15-7557 (P57F001) LCD Hinge Rails

Unscrew and remove Access Door (Captive screws).

Step 1

Unscrew and remove Access Door (Captive screws).Unscrew and remove Access Door (Captive screws).
Unscrew Battery (5 x 2mm x 5mm T7 Torx).

Step 2

  • Unscrew Battery (5 x 2mm x 5mm T7 Torx).
  • Lift out and disconnect battery.
Unscrew Battery (5 x 2mm x 5mm T7 Torx).Lift out and disconnect battery.Unscrew Battery (5 x 2mm x 5mm T7 Torx).
Unscrew Hard Drive (4 x

Step 3

Unscrew Hard Drive (4 x Disconnect cable and remove hard drive.
Disconnect and loosen DC jack cable.

Step 4

  • Disconnect and loosen DC jack cable.
Disconnect and loosen DC jack cable.Disconnect and loosen DC jack cable.
Disconnect and loosen antenna cables.

Step 5

Disconnect and loosen antenna cables.Unscrew and remove WLAN Card (1 x Disconnect and loosen antenna cables.
Disconnect and loosen LCD cable.

Step 6

  • Disconnect and loosen LCD cable.
Disconnect and loosen LCD cable.Disconnect and loosen LCD cable.
Unscrew and remove Solid State Drive (1 x

Step 7

Unscrew and remove Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove Solid State Drive (1 x
Press in tabs as you lift apart Keyboard.

Step 8

  • Press in tabs as you lift apart Keyboard.
  • Turn over and disconnect keyboard.
Press in tabs as you lift apart Keyboard.Turn over and disconnect keyboard.Press in tabs as you lift apart Keyboard.
Disconnect palmrest cables.

Step 9

  • Disconnect palmrest cables.
  • Remove palmrest screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect palmrest cables.Remove palmrest screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove bottom base screws (4 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 10

  • Remove bottom base screws (4 x M2 x 5mm).
  • Use thin object to pry apart and separate Palmrest from base.
Remove bottom base screws (4 x M2 x 5mm).Use thin object to pry apart and separate Palmrest from base.Remove bottom base screws (4 x M2 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x

Step 11

Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x
Use fingers to pry apart and separate the LCD Bezel.

Step 12

  • Use fingers to pry apart and separate the LCD Bezel.
Use fingers to pry apart and separate the LCD Bezel.Use fingers to pry apart and separate the LCD Bezel.
Unscrew and turn over LCD Display Assembly (4 x

Step 13

Unscrew and turn over LCD Display Assembly (4 x Disconnect cable and remove LCD Screen.Unscrew and turn over LCD Display Assembly (4 x
Unscrew and remove LCD Hinge Rails (4 x

Step 14

Unscrew and remove LCD Hinge Rails (4 x Unscrew and remove LCD Hinge Rails (4 x Unscrew and remove LCD Hinge Rails (4 x
Inspiron 7557 Hinge Rails

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 15 7557 LCD Hinge Rails

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