Inspiron 17 5000 Service Manual

Procedure

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the system board, ensure that no cables are placed under it.

Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
Slide the I/O-board cable into the connector and press down the latch to secure the cable.
Turn the system board over.
Slide the ports on the system board into the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
Align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
Replace the screw that secures the system board to the palm-rest assembly.
Adhere the I/O board cable to the palm-rest assembly.
Slide the display cable into the connector and press down the latch to secure the cable to the system board.
Turn the computer over and open the display.
Slide the power-button board cable and touchpad cable into the respective connectors and press down the latches to secure the cables.