Before working inside your
computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer
depending on the configuration you ordered.
Before you begin
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2
Shut down your computer. Click
Start
→
Power
→
Shut down
.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4
Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
6
Close the display and turn the computer over.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage
and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer
cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all
covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface
is flat and clean.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 15 3000 Series
Page 24: ...6 Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly 24 ...
Page 28: ...6 Remove the two screws M2x5 that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly 28 ...
Page 30: ...9 Remove the optical drive interposer 30 ...
Page 35: ...35 ...
Page 39: ...6 Lift the hard drive off the hard drive bracket 39 ...
Page 42: ...2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory module slot 42 ...
Page 46: ...4 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless card slot 46 ...
Page 52: ...7 Note the power button board cable routing and peel it off the palm rest assembly 52 ...
Page 54: ...4 Replace the battery 54 ...
Page 59: ...4 Lift the I O board off the palm rest assembly 59 ...
Page 62: ...62 ...
Page 65: ...2 Lift the heat sink off the system board Integrated Eight screws Discrete Four screws 65 ...
Page 68: ...3 Lift the fan off the palm rest assembly 68 ...
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Page 77: ...14 Lift the system board off the palm rest assembly 77 ...
Page 81: ...3 Lift the touch pad bracket off the palm rest assembly 81 ...
Page 82: ...4 Lift the touch pad off the palm rest assembly 82 ...
Page 85: ...3 Lift the power adapter port off the palm rest assembly 85 ...
Page 90: ...7 Open the palm rest assembly at an angle and slide it off the display assembly 90 ...
Page 97: ...5 Lift the display panel off the display back cover and antenna assembly 97 ...
Page 100: ...3 Lift the camera off the display back cover and antenna assembly 100 ...
Page 103: ...2 Carefully lift the display hinges off the display back cover and antenna assembly 103 ...
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