Backlit Keyboard compatible with Dell Latitude 5500, Latitude 5501, Latitude 5510, Latitude 5511, Precision 3500, Precision 3501, Precision 3540, Precision 3541, Precision 3550, Precision 3551
US Standard backlit replacement keyboard for Dell Latitude and Precision laptops. This version is designed without the joystick rocker/pointer.
Key facts
- Part type
- Backlit Keyboard
- Type
- Aftermarket replacement
Compatibility matrix
Only models verified by our team are listed| Parts for | Model | This part |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Dell Latitude 5510 | Fits |
| Dell Precision 3500 | Fits | |
| Dell Precision 3551 | Fits | |
| Dell Precision 3541 | Fits | |
| Dell Precision 3550 | Fits | |
| Dell Latitude 5500 | Fits | |
| Dell Precision 3501 | Fits | |
| Dell Latitude 5501 | Fits | |
| Dell Latitude 5511 | Fits | |
| Dell Precision 3540 | Fits |
Only the models listed above have a confirmed catalog fit. If yours is absent, compatibility is unknown, not ruled out. Compare the exact model identifier and any published dimensions or connectors before ordering.
Where to find your model number
- Dell: Usually on the rating label under or on the back of the device. Your owner's manual also lists the model number.
General manufacturer guidance: exact label position can vary by model.
Backlit Keyboard specifications
- Standard
- US Standard
- Part Number
- KBDL3500-B
Installation guide - Replacing a laptop keyboard
General guidance for this part type - always follow your device manual- Small Phillips screwdriver
- Plastic opening pick
- Plastic spudger
- Check the layout before fitting: US keyboards have a wide, single row Enter key.
- A key that does not respond usually means the ribbon is not fully inserted under its lock.
- 1Prepare and open. Shut the laptop down fully (not sleep) and unplug the charger. Remove every screw from the bottom cover, including any under rubber feet or labels, then release the clips with a plastic pick starting at a corner near the hinge.
- 2Disconnect the battery first. Unplug the battery connector from the board by pulling the plug body straight out, parallel to the board, never by its wires.
- 3Find how the keyboard is held. Some lift out from the top after releasing clips along its top edge (often after removing a screw marked with a keyboard symbol underneath). On many recent laptops it is riveted into the palmrest, and the keyboard is swapped by removing the whole top case.
- 4Swap the ribbon cables. Flip up the small lock on each connector, slide the cable out, then slide the new cable in straight and fully before closing the lock. Backlit keyboards have a second, separate cable.
- 5Test before closing. Reconnect the battery and test every key and the backlight with an online keyboard tester before refitting the bottom cover.
This is general guidance for the part type, not a model-specific procedure. If the part does not fit without force, stop and recheck compatibility.
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Questions & answers
+Which models does this backlit keyboard fit?
Our team verified it for Dell Latitude 5510, Dell Precision 3500, Dell Precision 3551, Dell Precision 3541, Dell Precision 3550, Dell Latitude 5500 and 4 more. The full list is in the compatibility table above.
+How do I make sure it fits my exact model?
Find the model number on your device label and compare it with the table above. Our fit guarantee covers verified models.
+What part numbers does it replace?
Listed reference numbers: KBDL3500-B. Compare them with the number on your old backlit keyboard.
+Is it hard to install?
Install difficulty: Moderate · basic hand tools. Step by step instructions are on this page.
+How fast will it arrive?
US orders arrive in 7 to 15 business days with free shipping. Other countries are shown at checkout.
+Is there a warranty?
Yes, a 12-month warranty is included, and you can extend it at checkout. Returns are accepted within 30 days.