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Dell palmrest touchpad assembly with dual pointing stick and buttons, no smart card reader

DELL

DELL Palmrest Touchpad Assembly A18996 Latitude 5501 5500 Precision 3540 3541 Dual Point No Smart Card

SKU CH-32HE-ERW6W

Genuine Dell palmrest and touchpad assembly with dual pointing stick and buttons for Latitude 5500, 5501 and Precision 3540, 3541 models without a smart card reader

  • Genuine Dell replacement part for exact fit
  • Dual pointing layout with centre stick and two button sets
  • Compatible with Latitude 5501, 5500, Precision 3541 and 3540
  • No smart card reader included for non-SC configurations
  • New OEM assembly with touchpad module and mouse buttons

Compatible Dell Palmrest Assembly

This genuine Dell palmrest touchpad assembly carries part number A18996 and fits Latitude 5501, Latitude 5500, Precision 3540 and Precision 3541 laptops that use the Dual Pointing layout without a smart card reader. It replaces the original palmrest on those specific chassis configurations.

Straightforward Replacement Procedure

Installation requires removing the keyboard deck and disconnecting the touchpad ribbon cable before swapping the assembly; the part includes the touchpad module 2GW1W and mouse buttons YPHVV. A common issue is ordering this version for a system that has the optional smart card reader, which it does not support.

Durable Daily Operation

The palmrest is built to Dell OEM specifications for sustained typing and pointing workloads across the supported Latitude and Precision models. It maintains consistent tactile response over extended use without the flex or sensor drift that can appear in non-genuine alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 8,808 comparable items (median $16.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

How can I verify the touchpad and pointing stick work correctly after installing the A18996 palmrest assembly?

After fitting the assembly, boot the Latitude 5501 or Precision 3541 and test both the touchpad surface and the centre pointing stick; the two separate button sets should each register clicks in Windows without extra drivers.

Which parts come with the A18996 palmrest and what must I source separately?

The assembly includes the palmrest frame, touchpad module 2GW1W and mouse buttons YPHVV; the smart card reader G9X28 is not included and must be purchased separately if required.

Which Dell part number matches a Latitude 5500 with dual pointing sticks and no smart card reader?

Choose Dell PN A18996 (also listed as 1YYTD, R2MG9 or W3KYG) — it is the dual-point palmrest for Latitude 5500, 5501, Precision 3540 and 3541 without a smart card reader.

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