Inspiron 15Service ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 15–3531Regulatory Model: P28FRegulatory Type: P28F005
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, p
After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.1 Replace all screws
Removing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Removing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
3 Lift the base cover at an angle and remove it from the computer base.1 tabs (3) 2 base cover3 captive screws (2)15
Replacing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
Removing the Optical-Drive FillerWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
Replacing the Optical-Drive FillerWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
Removing the Memory ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates
Procedure1 Using your fingertips, pry apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.2 Slide and rem
Replacing the Memory ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st
Procedure1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.2 Slide the memory module into the slot at an angle and press
Post-requisites1 Replace the base cover.2 Replace the battery.23
Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
3 Using the pull tab, lift the hard-drive assembly at an angle and remove it from the computer base.1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive assembly3 pull tab 4 sy
5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.1 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (2)3 pull tab 4 hard drive26
Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
Removing the KeyboardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest.1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard3 tabs (5) 4 palm rest4 Lift the connector latch and dis
ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer... 9Before You Begin ...
5 Lift the keyboard along with the cable off the palm rest.1 connector latch 2 keyboard cable3 keyboard30
Replacing the KeyboardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i
Removing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
3 Slide the wireless card out of the wireless-card slot.1 wireless-card slot 2 antenna cables (2)3 screw 4 wireless card5 notch 6 tab33
Replacing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st
Removing the Palm RestWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i
Procedure1 Lift the connector latches and using the pull tabs, disconnect the touchpad cable and power-button cable from the system board.2 Note the
3 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.1 screws (5) 2 palm rest4 Close the display and turn the computer over.37
5 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.1 screws (10) 2 computer base6 Turn the computer over and open the display as far
8 Lift the palm rest at an angle and remove it from the computer base.1 palm rest 2 plastic scribe39
Removing the Memory Module... 19Prerequisites...
Replacing the Palm RestWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
Removing the Light-Extender TubeWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t
1 speaker 2 light-extender tube42
Replacing the Light-Extender TubeWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step
Procedure1 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.2 Disconnect the display cable, power-adapter port cable, and speake
5 Turn the system board over and place it on a clean and flat surface.1 system board 2 screw6 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Removin
Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS1 Turn on the computer.2 Press F2 when the DELL logo is displayed to enter System Setup.3 Navigate to the Main
Removing the Heat-Sink AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th
Removing the Palm Rest...35Prerequisites...
3 Lift the heat-sink assembly off the system board.1 fan cable 2 screws (4)3 heat-sink assembly50
Replacing the Heat-Sink AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t
Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
1 coin-cell battery 2 battery socket3 plastic scribe53
Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th
Removing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Procedure1 Note the speaker-cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base.2 Lift the speakers along with the cable
Replacing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i
Removing the Display AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
Procedure1 Close the display and turn the computer over.2 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the computer base.1 screws (2) 2 compu
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery... 52Prerequisites...
8 Note the display cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base.1 antenna cables (2) 2 display cable3 tape9 Remov
10 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.1 display assembly 2 screws (3)3 display hinges (2)61
Replacing the Display AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
Removing the Display BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
Procedure1 Press and lift the hinge covers off the display bezel.1 hinge covers (2) 2 display bezel2 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the ins
1 display bezel 2 display back-cover65
Replacing the Display BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st
Removing the Display HingesWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st
Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.2 Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover.1 display
Replacing the Display HingesWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s
Removing the Display Hinges... 67Prerequisites...
Removing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.2 Gently lift the display panel, turn it over, and place it on
5 Lift the display panel from the surface.1 display panel 2 display back-cover3 tape 4 display cable72
Replacing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st
Removing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in B
Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.2 Gently lift the display panel, turn it over, and place it on
6 Lift the camera module at an angle and release it from the tab on the display back-cover.1 camera module 2 screw3 camera cable 4 tab76
Replacing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Removing the Power-Adapter PortWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th
3 Lift the power-adapter port along with its cable off the computer base.1 power-adapter port 2 power-adapter port cable79
Getting Help and Contacting Dell... 82Self-Help Resources...
Replacing the Power-Adapter PortWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t
Flashing the BIOSYou may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:1 Turn o
Getting Help and Contacting DellSelf-Help ResourcesYou can get information and help on Dell products and services using these online self-help resourc
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product
Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contact
Commentaires sur ces manuels