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    Inspiron 15 3535 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P112F Regulatory Type: P112F006/P112F009 February 2023 Rev. A00
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    and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks
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    Service Tag...12 Battery charge and status light ...13 Chapter 2: Set up your Inspiron 15 3535 14 Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535 26 GPU-Discrete...26 Multiple display support matrix...26 Hardware security...26 Operating your computer 31 Safety instructions...31 Before working inside
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    ESD field service kit ...33 Transporting sensitive components...34 After working inside your computer...34 BitLocker...34 Recommended tools...34 Screw list...34 Major components of Inspiron 15 3535...36 Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 39 Secure Digital (SD) Card
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    Installing the discrete heat sink ...69 I/O daughter board FFC...70 Removing the Input/Output daughter board FFC 70 Installing the Input/Output daughter board FFC 72 I/O board...73 Removing the Input/Output board...73 Installing the Input/Output board...74 Display assembly...75 Removing the
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    128 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords 128 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...130 Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries...130 Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer 130 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics 131 Running the
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    Right 1 Views of Inspiron 15 3535 1. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types: ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) 2. USB 2.0 port Connect devices such as external storage
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    storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming. Top 1. Privacy shutter Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. 3. Precision touchpad 8 Views of Inspiron 15 3535
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    tap to right-click. 4. Touchpad right-click area Press to right-click. 5. Touchpad left-click area Press to left-click. Front NOTE: Inspiron 15 3535 is built in 2 designs: Plastic and aluminum Figure 1. Plastic chassis without privacy shutter 1. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and
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    in use. 5. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 6. LCD panel Provides visual output to the user. 10 Views of Inspiron 15 3535
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    Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. 3. Service Tag and regulatory labels The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components privacy shutter to the right to cover the camera lens. Views of Inspiron 15 3535 11
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    Service Tag The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. 12 Views of Inspiron 15 3535
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    Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior Power Source LED Behavior AC Adapter Off System Power State S0 - S5 AC Adapter Solid White S0 - S5
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    at www.dell.com/support. For Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details. 3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu-Recommended. 14 Set up your Inspiron 15 3535
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    Resource at www.dell.com/ support. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Set up your Inspiron 15 3535 15
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    and manufacturing variability. Minimum: 1.64 kg (3.62 lb) Processor The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 4. Processor Description Option one Processor type AMD Athlon Gold 7220U Option two AMD Ryzen3 7320U Option three AMD
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    Integrated DRAM bus width 64-bit 64-bit Flash EPROM 16 MB 16 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen3 Up to Gen3 Operating system Your Inspiron 15 3535 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Home, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Home in S-mode, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Pro National
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    slot for solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. 18 Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535
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    Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 9. Wireless module specifications Description Option one Model number Realtek RTL8821CE Option two Realtek RTL8852BE Transfer rate 433 Mbps 1201 Mbps
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    Plastic: Single digital microphone Aluminum: Dual-array microphones Storage This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 15 3535. Your Inspiron 15 3535 supports one of the following storage configurations: ● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive Table 11. Storage specifications Storage
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    Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light System request Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535 21
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    2 is displayed; if you press Shift and 2, @ is displayed. Camera The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 15. Camera specifications Description Number of cameras Carbon Black/Titan Gray (Plastic) One Camera type RGB HD camera Camera location Front
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    about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 17. Power adapter specifications Description Type Values 65 W AC Adapter, 4.50
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    consumption. Display The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 19. Display specifications Description Display type Option one 15.0 in. High Definition (HD) Option two 15.0 in. Full HD (FHD) Option three 15.0 in. Full HD (FHD) 24 Specifications of
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    -glare Fingerprint reader (optional) The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 20. Fingerprint reader specifications Description Fingerprint-reader sensor technology Values Capacitive Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution 500
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    memory Athlon Gold/Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 GPU-Discrete The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 22. GPU-Discrete Controller Memory size Memory type NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2 GB GDDR6 Multiple display
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    damage to the eyes. ComfortView mode can be enabled and configured using the Dell CinemaColor application. ComfortView mode complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays. Low blue . ● Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours. Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535 27
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    Color, material, and finish This section details the color, material, and finish (CMF) specifications of your Inspiron 15 3535. 28 Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535
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    ● Platinum Silver, Satin ● Baseline - Molded + Textured ● 17 ± 3 gu, I/O Icon Printing Matte Upsell - Molded + Polished + Paint + Printing ● Baseline - Apollo, Resin Upsell - Platinum Silver , Satin Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535 29
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    HEX/HTML 75787B CMYK 30 22 17 57 NOTE: Apollo -19-4205 TPG RGB 64 65 69 HEX/HTML 404145 CMYK NA 30 Specifications of Inspiron 15 3535
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    and the contacts. CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at
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    disassembly instructions. electrocuted. Standby power Dell products with standby power holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product
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    of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static
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    ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical to keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components. Transporting
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    NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered. Table 27. Screw list Component Base cover Screw type M2x5 Captive screw Quantity 6 2 M.2 2230 solid-state drive M2x2 1 M.2 2280 solid-state drive M2x2 1 Wireless card M2x3.5 1 Fan M2x5 2 3-cell battery M2x3 3 4-cell
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    .5 Display assembly M2.5x5 Display hinges M2.5x3.8 Quantity 3 4 6 System board M2x3.5 4 M2x2 (O.D. 5 mm) 1 Screw image USB type-C bracket M2x3.5 1 Major components of Inspiron 15 3535 The following image shows the major components of Inspiron 15 3535. 36 Working inside your computer
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    1. Base cover 3. Speakers 5. Touchpad 7. Power adapter port 2. Battery 4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader 6. Touchpad bracket 8. Solid-state drive thermal shield Working inside your computer 37
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    M.2 2280 solid-state drive card 11. Display assembly 13. Wireless card with bracket 15. System board 17. Fan 10. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 12. Memory modules 14. I/O board 16. Heat sink 18. I/O board FFC NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system
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    5 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The replaceable components in this chapter are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). CAUTION: Customers can replace only the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) following the safety precautions and replacement procedures. NOTE: The images in
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    Installing the Secure Digital card Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task Steps Push the SD memory card out into its slot to insert it. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside
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    Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 41
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    Steps 1. Remove the six screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover from the recesses located in the U-shaped
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    About this task The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 43
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    Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Place and snap the base cover into place on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Replace the six screws (M2x5) that
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    Steps 1. Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops-up. 2. Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot on the system board. NOTE: Your computer may have up to two memory modules installed. Repeat steps
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    shipped with an M.2 2230 solid state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive 46 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable
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    applies if you are installing a M.2 2230 solid state drive. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location of
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    computers shipped with a M.2 2280 solid state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location
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    applies if you are installing a M.2 2280 solid state drive. NOTE: The M.2 card installed on your computer depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot: ● M.2 2230 solid state drive ● M.2 2280 solid state drive The following images indicate the location of
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    Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid state drive into the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Place the M.2 thermal plate on the M.2 2280 solid state drive. 4. Align the screw holes on the M.2
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    Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket from the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the WLAN slot on the system board. Installing
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    Steps 1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 28. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the wireless card Main Auxiliary Antenna-cable color Silkscreen marking White
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    Fan Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the fan and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect
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    Steps 1. Place the fan on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the fan to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the two (M2x5) screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the
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    Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 2. Unroute the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: For models shipped with a speaker cable featuring an eight-pin connector, to disconnect the speaker cable from
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    keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure that the alignment posts are threaded through the rubber grommets on the speaker. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Route the speaker cable along the bottom side of the palm rest, over the WLAN antenna
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    3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Install the SD card. 3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) 57
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    to pry on or against the battery. ● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell. ● Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell
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    the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the 3-cell battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task
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    the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the 4-cell battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    rubber stopper and transfer it to the new replacement 4-cell battery. Installing the 4-cell battery CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 61
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    procedure in After working inside your computer. Disconnecting the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    from the connector on the battery. Connecting the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task
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    procedure in After working inside your computer. Touchpad Removing the touchpad CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    keyboard assembly along with the touchpad cable. Installing the touchpad CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this
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    After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the UMA heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About
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    heat sink from the system board. Installing the UMA heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task NOTE
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    in After working inside your computer. Removing the discrete heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. About
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    heat sink from the system board. Installing the discrete heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task
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    computer. I/O daughter board FFC Removing the Input/Output daughter board FFC CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    For systems shipped with a plastic chassis: Steps 1. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O daughter board cable from the I/O board. 2. Open the latch and disconnect the I/O daughter board cable from the system board. 3. Lift the I/O daughter board cable off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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    and keyboard assembly. Installing the Input/Output daughter board FFC CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this
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    working inside your computer. I/O board Removing the Input/Output board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. Removing and installing Field
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    palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the Input/Output board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task
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    working inside your computer. Display assembly Removing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    76 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    Steps 1. Remove the four (M2.5x5) screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Disconnect the display cable and the speaker cable from the system board (for systems with plastic chassis). NOTE: Disconnect only the display cable from the system board for systems
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    keyboard assembly. 4. Unroute the WLAN antenna cables from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly (for systems with plastic assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove
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    the four (M2.5x5) screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Route the WLAN antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm rest and under the speaker cable. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 79
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    5. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure Removing the hinge caps CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic
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    5. Remove the display assembly. About this task The following images indicate the location of the hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface and gently open the display hinges to at least 90 degrees.
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    remove it from the right display hinge. Installing the hinge caps CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove
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    About this task The following images indicate the location of the hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the rib inside the left and right hinge caps to the outer sides. 2. Push the right and left hinge caps down until it clicks in place.
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    working inside your computer. Display bezel Removing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    Steps 1. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the display bezel from the outer edge of openings at the bottom side of the display assembly, near the display hinges. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 85
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    2. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the top side of the display assembly. 3. Continue to pry open the outer edge of the bottom side of the display bezel. 4. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the bottom side of the display assembly. 5. Lift and remove the display
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    Installing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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    in After working inside your computer. Hinges Removing the hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems with a plastic chassis only. 88 Removing and installing Field Replaceable
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    1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the wireless card. 5. Remove the display assembly. 6. Remove the hinge caps. 7. Remove the display bezel. About this task The following images indicate the location of the hinge
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    Installing the hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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    working inside your computer. Display panel Removing the display panel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    92 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    Steps 1. Use a plastic scribe to pry the display panel from the bottom-right corner. 2. Gently start prying the display panel along the right side of the display back-cover using your hand. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 93
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    3. Repeat step 1 and 2 for the left side of the display panel assembly. 94 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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    panel away from the system. NOTE: For models shipped with plastic chassis, the diplay panel is assembled with the display brackets as a single service part. DO NOT pull the two pieces of elastic tape and separate the brackets from the panel. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs
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    Installing the display panel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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    Steps 1. Place the display panel and display assembly on a clean and flat surface. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel and close the latch. 3. Adhere the tape to secure the display-cable connector latch to the display panel. 4. Lift and rotate the display panel, and
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    eDP cable Removing the eDP cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove
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    remove the eDP cable from the display cover. Installing the eDP cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. About this task The following image indicates the
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    working inside your computer. Camera assembly Removing the camera module CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before
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    Installing the camera module CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before
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    NOTE: This procedure is applicable for systems shipped with a plastic chassis only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the wireless card. 5. Remove the display assembly. 6. Remove the hinge caps. 7.
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    palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the power-adapter port CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. 104 Removing and
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    After working inside your computer. Power-button board Removing the power button CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    the power button from the computer. Installing the power button CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task
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    fingerprint reader Removing the power button with optional fingerprint reader CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    assembly. Installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this
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    in After working inside your computer. System board Removing the system board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover
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    8. Remove the fan. 9. Remove the UMA heat sink or discrete heat sink (whichever applicable). 10. Remove the display assembly. About this task The following image indicates the connectors on your system board. 1. Fan connector 3. eDP connector 5. Memory modules 7. Keyboard-backlight FFC connector 9.
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    Steps 1. Remove the two (M2.5x5) screws from the right hinge. 2. Pry open the right-display hinge at an angle of 90 degrees. 3. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: a. I/O board Flexible Flat cable b. Speaker cable c. Touchpad Flexible Flat cable d. Keyboard backlight Flexible
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    the system board away from the chassis. Installing the system board CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task
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    1. Fan connector 3. eDP connector 5. Memory modules 7. Keyboard-backlight FFC connector 9. Touchpad FFC connector 11. Speaker cable connector 2. I/O board FFC connector 4. DC-in port connector 6. Keyboard FFC connector 8. Battery connector 10. Wireless connector 12. Solid-state drive connector The
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    Steps 1. Place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 3. Replace the single (M2x2) screw that secures the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 4. Replace the four (M2x3.5) screws that
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    : The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working touchpad. 13. Remove the display assembly. 14. Remove the power-adapter port. 15. Remove the power button. 16. Remove the system board. NOTE: The system
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    Steps After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: For systems with aluminum chassis, both the left and right RF metal brackets MUST be transferred to the replacement palm-rest. Components 1 WLAN Antenna (Main) 2 WLAN Antenna (Auxiliary) 116
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    Installing the palmrest and keyboard assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process. About this task The following image
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    For systems with a 4-cell battery: Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Install the power button. 3. Install the power-adapter port. 4. Install the display assembly. 5. Install the touchpad. 6. Install the I/O board. 7. Install the UMA heat sink or discrete heat sink, whichever applicable. 8.
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    13. Install the 3-cell battery or 4-cell battery (whichever applicable). 14. Install the base cover. 15. Install the SD card. 16. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 119
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    instructions on how to install the drivers. Operating system Your Inspiron 15 3535 supports the following operating systems: ● Windows 11 Home, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Home in S-mode, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit ● Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting
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    8 BIOS setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE
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    System setup options-Main menu Main System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID CPU Cache L1 Cache L2 BIOS version. Displays the model number of your computer. Displays the service tag of your computer. Displays the asset tag of your computer.
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    Default: AHCI /NVMe Adapter Warnings Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use AC adapters that are not supported by your computer. Default: Enabled Function Key Behavior Allows you to set function key or multimedia key as the default function key behavior
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    boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for the Dell OS Recovery tool. Default: 2 SupportAssist OS Recovery Enables set. Default: Deactivate Enables or disables configuration of platform features on Dell Client Systems with WSMT-enabled BIOS. Default: Enabled Enable or disable
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    immediately. Default: Disabled TPM Security Enable Pre-Boot DMA support TPM 2.0 Security options. Enable or disable the pre-boot DMA support. Default: Enabled Enable OS kernel DMA support Enable or disable the OS kernel DMA support. Default: Enabled UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates Enables or
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    Windows Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then press Enter. The BIOS Update Utility appears. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the BIOS update. Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu To
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    following: ● USB drive formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable) ● BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB drive ● AC power adapter that is connected to the computer ● Functional computer battery to flash
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    exit from System Setup. The computer restarts. Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. 128 BIOS setup
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    NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying Windows or your application. BIOS setup 129
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    Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, we recommend entering the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag for your Dell Laptop. 130 Troubleshooting
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    Dell of problems encountered https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/ the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. 3. On code and validation number and contact Dell. Built-in self-test (BIST) NOTE: M-BIST can be manually initiated before POST (Power board b. AMBER: Indicates a problem with the system board 3. If
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    Pattern Possible Problem Amber White an inherent problem with the LCD (screen) of the Dell laptop or How to invoke LCD BIST Test 1. Power off the Dell laptop. 2. Disconnect any peripherals that are connected to system will shut down. NOTE: Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot diagnostics upon launch,
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    diagnostic lights of your Inspiron 15 3535. Table 37. System-diagnostic lights Blinking pattern Amber 2 White 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Problem description Suggested resolution CPU failure ● Run the Dell Support Assist/Dell Diagnostics tool. ● If problem persists, replace the system
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    and holding down power button 3~5 seconds to ensure all power are drained. ● Run "BIOS recovery from USB", and the instructions are in the website Dell support. ● If problem persists, replace the system board. NOTE: Blinking 3-3-3 LEDs on Lock LED (Caps-Lock or Nums-Lock), Power button LED
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    procedure may be performed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a WiFi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device. Steps hard reset, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/ support. Troubleshooting 135
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    through videos, manuals and documents. In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. www.dell.com/support/windows Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or
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Inspiron 15 3535
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F006/P112F009
February 2023
Rev. A00