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Black laptop palmrest assembly with touchpad smart card reader and dual pointing stick buttons

DELL

DELL Latitude 7480 Palmrest Touchpad Assembly Smart Card Dual Point M3CF5

SKU CH-H6GZ-AB202

Replacement palmrest assembly with smart-card reader and dual-point touchpad for Dell Latitude 7480 laptops

  • Genuine Dell palmrest fits Latitude 7480 Dual Point exactly
  • Integrated smart-card reader module T54GY secures log-ins on this assembly
  • Touchpad module 8P10G restores precise cursor control for 7480 systems
  • USH junction board VXG88 and cable YK41H maintain internal connectivity
  • Complete kit includes mouse buttons XKYX9 and LED indicator Y81KR

Dell Latitude 7480 Palmrest Assembly

This replacement palmrest assembly is built for Dell Latitude 7480 laptops that use the Dual Pointing layout. It integrates the touchpad module and a smart card reader into a single unit. The part is designed for technicians or owners repairing a worn or damaged upper chassis. It restores full pointing and authentication functions.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a passive mechanical and electronic assembly, this palmrest generates no measurable heat and draws negligible power from the system. It operates silently because it contains no fans or moving cooling components. The smart card reader and touchpad modules function within the laptop's existing low-voltage input design. Normal use adds no thermal load to the chassis.

Upgrade Context and Compatibility

This assembly replaces the original M3CF5 palmrest on Latitude 7480 models equipped with dual pointing sticks and two sets of mouse buttons. It is not compatible with single-pointing variants or other laptop series. The jump is worth it when the existing touchpad fails, the smart card reader stops reading, or physical damage prevents secure docking. Buyers needing a single-pointing layout or a different laptop family cannot use this part.

Highlights

  • Genuine Dell palmrest fits Latitude 7480 Dual Point exactly
  • Integrated smart-card reader module T54GY secures log-ins on this assembly
  • Touchpad module 8P10G restores precise cursor control for 7480 systems
  • USH junction board VXG88 and cable YK41H maintain internal connectivity
  • Complete kit includes mouse buttons XKYX9 and LED indicator Y81KR

Specifications

BrandDell

Questions about this item

How is the palmrest assembly installed on a Latitude 7480 and which step is commonly missed?

Remove the bottom case, disconnect the battery, then detach the keyboard deck; the step often missed is reconnecting the USH junction cable YK41H to the VXG88 board before seating the palmrest.

Which modules in this assembly will need replacement after extended use?

The touchpad module 8P10G, smart card reader T54GY, mouse buttons XKYX9 and LED indicator Y81KR are separate parts that can be swapped individually when they wear out.

What is the first limitation that appears during sustained typing and pointing sessions?

The dual-point layout with centre stick and two button sets can cause thumb fatigue before any electronic limit is reached.

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