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Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual Computer Model: Inspiron 15-3576 Regulatory Model: P63F Regulatory Type: P63F002 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 2
of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 3
Before working inside your computer 11 Before you begin 11 Safety instructions 11 Recommended tools 12 Screw list 13 After working inside your computer 15 Removing the battery 16 Procedure 16 Replacing the battery 18 Procedure 18 Removing the optical drive 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 4
-requisites 26 Removing the base cover 27 Prerequisites 27 Procedure 27 Replacing the base cover 32 Procedure 32 Post-requisites 34 Removing the optical-drive interposer 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 35 Replacing the optical-drive interposer 37 Procedure 37 Post-requisites 37 Removing - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 5
Post-requisites 45 Removing the wireless card 46 Prerequisites 46 Procedure 46 Replacing the wireless card 48 Procedure 48 Post-requisites 49 Removing the power-button board 51 Prerequisites 51 Procedure 51 Replacing the power-button board 54 Procedure 54 Post-requisites 54 Removing the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 6
61 Procedure 61 Replacing the coin-cell battery 63 Procedure 63 Post-requisites 63 Removing the heat sink 64 Prerequisites 64 Procedure 64 Replacing the heat sink 66 Procedure 66 Post-requisites 66 Removing the fan 67 Prerequisites 67 Procedure 67 Replacing the fan 69 Procedure 69 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 7
78 Post-requisites 79 Removing the touchpad 80 Prerequisites 80 Procedure 80 Replacing the touchpad 83 Procedure 83 Post-requisites 83 Removing the power-adapter port 84 Prerequisites 84 Procedure 84 Replacing the power-adapter port 86 Procedure 86 Post-requisites 86 Removing the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 8
91 Post-requisites 91 Removing the display bezel 92 Prerequisites 92 Procedure 93 Replacing the display bezel 94 Procedure 94 Post-requisites 94 Removing the display panel 95 Prerequisites 95 Procedure 95 Replacing the display panel 98 Post-requisites 98 Procedure 98 Removing the camera - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 9
108 Prerequisites 108 Procedure 108 Replacing the palm rest 110 Post-requisites 110 Procedure 110 Downloading drivers 111 Downloading the audio driver 111 Downloading the graphics driver 111 Downloading the USB 3.0 driver 112 Downloading the Wi-Fi driver 112 Downloading the media-card - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 10
overview 116 Entering BIOS setup program 116 System setup options 117 System setup options 124 Troubleshooting 130 Flashing the BIOS 130 Flashing BIOS (USB key 130 Enhanced Pre-Boot System 133 Wi-Fi power cycle 134 Getting help and contacting Dell 135 Self-help resources 135 Contacting - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 11
optical disc from your computer, if applicable. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 12
pins and 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 shipped with the product or at www - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 13
Screw list The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing different components to the palm-rest assembly. Table 1. Screw list Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Optical-drive Base cover M2x5 1 assembly Optical-drive Optical drive M2x3 1 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 14
Component I/O board Fan Secured to Palm-rest assembly System board Screw type M2x3 Quantity 1 M2x5 2 Screw image System board Touch-pad bracket Power-adapter port Display panel Display - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 15
loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 16
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the battery-release latch to the unlocked position. You hear - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 17
3 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 17 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 18
Replacing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 19
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Remove the screw (M2x5) that secures - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 20
3 Pull the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 4 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. NOTE: Note the orientation of the optical-drive bracket so that you can replace it correctly. 20 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 21
5 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive. 6 Carefully pull the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive. 21 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 22
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ and snap it into place. 5 Replace the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. Post-requisites Replace the battery. 22 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 23
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 24
4 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 24 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 25
6 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. 25 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 26
your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 the palmrest assembly, and snap the keyboard into place. Post-requisites Replace the battery. 26 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 27
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 28
2 Open the latch, and disconnect the optical-drive cable from the connector on the system board. 3 Close the display and the turn the computer over. 4 Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 29
6 Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 29 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 30
7 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off the palm-rest assembly. 8 Turn the base cover over. 30 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 31
9 Remove the optical-drive interposer. 31 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 32
your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Replace the optical-drive interposer. 2 Turn the base cover - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 33
the base cover into place. 5 Slide the optical-drive cable into its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable. 6 Replace the five screws (M2x5) that secure the palm-rest assembly to the base cover. 7 Close the display and turn the computer over - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 34
(M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 10 Replace the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites 1 Replace the keyboard. 2 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 3 Replace the battery. 34 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 35
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 36
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instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell. 9 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 37 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 38
your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives the computer is in sleep or on state. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in " - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 39
3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the palm-rest assembly. 4 Disconnect the interposer from the hard-drive assembly. 5 Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 39 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 40
6 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. 40 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 41
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 41 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 42
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 43
2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot. 43 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 44
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 45
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 45 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 46
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 47
4 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot. 47 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 48
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless card - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 49
provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer: Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors bracket with the screw hole on the wireless card and the system board. 5 Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 50
3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 50 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 51
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 52
2 Open the hinge to an angle of 90 degrees. 3 Open the latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. 4 Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the power-button board to the palmrest assembly. 5 Peel the tape that secures the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 6 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 53
7 Note the power-button board cable routing and peel it off the palm-rest assembly. 53 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 54
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 54 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 55
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 56
3 Note the speaker-cable routing and lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the palm-rest assembly. NOTE: Note the position of the rubber grommets before lifting the speaker. 56 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 57
inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure NOTE: The rubber grommets may get pushed out while replacing the speaker. Ensure that the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 58
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 59
4 Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest assembly. 59 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 60
. 3 Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 61
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 62
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Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 64
your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 65
2 Lift the heat sink off the system board. Integrated: Eight screws Discrete: Four screws 65 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 66
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell. 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 66 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 67
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 68
3 Lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly. 68 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 69
the fan to the system board. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. 69 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 70
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 71
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Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 2 Replace the keyboard. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 4 Replace the battery. Procedure Align the status-light lens with the guide on the palm-rest assembly. 72 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 73
see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 74
Procedure 1 Remove the screw (2.5x8) that secure the display hinge to the palm-rest assembly. NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a nontouch screen display. 2 Open the hinge to an angle of 90 degrees. 3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 4 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 75
9 Open the latch and disconnect the touch-pad cable from the system board. 10 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secures the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 11 Gently release the ports on the system board from the slots on the palm-rest assembly. 75 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 76
12 Carefully turn the system board over. 13 Peel the tape that secures the power-adapter port cable to the system board and disconnect the power-adapter port from the system board. 76 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 77
14 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly. 77 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 78
see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 79
. NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a nontouch screen display. 15 Replace the screw (2.5x8) that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites 1 Replace the fan. 2 Replace the heat sink. 3 Replace the memory modules. 4 Replace the wireless card - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 80
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 81
3 Lift the touch-pad bracket off the palm-rest assembly. 81 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 82
4 Lift the touch pad off the palm-rest assembly. 82 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 83
the fan. 3 Replace the heat sink. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the memory modules. 6 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 7 Replace the keyboard. 8 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 9 Replace the battery. 83 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 84
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 85
3 Lift the power-adapter port off the palm-rest assembly. 85 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 86
power-adapter port cable along its routing guides on the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites 1 Replace the system board. 2 Replace the fan. 3 Replace the heat sink. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the memory modules. 6 Replace the coin-cell battery. 7 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 87
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 88
2 Open the display hinges to an angle of 90 degrees. 3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Open the latch and disconnect the display cable. 5 Note the display cable routing and remove the display cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly. 88 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 89
6 Note the antenna cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides on the palm-rest assembly. 89 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 90
7 Open the palm-rest assembly at an angle and slide it off the display assembly. 90 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 91
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell assembly. 4 Replace the three screws (2.5x8) that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 92
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 93
Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inner edges of the display bezel. 2 Remove the display bezel off the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 93 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 94
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Align the display bezel with the display back-cover and gently snap the display bezel into place. Post-requisites 1 Replace - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 95
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 96
2 Lift the display panel and turn it over. 3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel. 4 Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the display panel. 96 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 97
5 Lift the display panel off the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 97 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 98
your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Post-requisites 1 Replace the display bezel. 2 Replace the display assembly. 3 Replace the wireless card - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 99
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a nontouchscreen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 100
3 Lift the camera off the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 100 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 101
1 Replace the display bezel. 2 Replace the display assembly. 3 Replace the wireless card. 4 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in "Replacing the base cover". 5 Replace the keyboard. 6 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the optical drive". 7 Replace the battery. 101 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 102
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a nontouchscreen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 103
2 Carefully lift the display hinges off the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 103 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 104
your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Post-requisites 1 Replace the display panel. 2 Replace the display bezel. 3 Replace the display assembly - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 105
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a non-touch screen display. After - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 106
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instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Place the display back-cover and antenna assembly on a clean, flat surface. Post-requisites 1 Replace the camera. 2 Replace - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 108
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery 12 Remove the fan. 13 Remove the status-light lens. 14 Remove the system board. 15 Remove the touch - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 109
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at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Post-requisites 1 Replace the display assembly. 2 Replace the power-adapter port. 3 Replace the touch pad. 4 Replace the system board. 5 Replace the status-light lens. 6 Replace the fan. 7 Replace the heat sink. 8 Replace the I/O board. 9 Replace the speakers - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 111
. 8 Double-click or double-tap the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver. Downloading the graphics driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click or tap Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click or - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 112
the instructions on screen. Downloading the Wi-Fi driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click or tap Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click or tap Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 113
instructions on the screen. Downloading the chipset driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click or tap Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click or tap Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 114
3 Click Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer and click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model. 4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself. 5 Scroll down the page and expand Network. 6 Click Download - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 115
drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing F2 key • Bring will display the ePSA diagnostics screen. The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. Navigation keys NOTE: - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 116
Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive. • Change the system configuration - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 117
2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear, and then press General-System Information System Information BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 118
Processor Type Displays the processor type. Core Count Displays the number of cores on the processor. Processor ID Displays device information of the computer. LOM MAC Address Displays the LAN On Motherboard (LOM) MAC address of the computer. Video Controller Displays the video controller - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 119
Displays the bluetooth device information of the computer. Battery Information Displays whether bluetooth is installed in the computer Reporting Technology (SMART) during system startup. USB Configuration Enable Boot Support Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices such as - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 120
camera. Enable or disable the SD card. Table 5. System setup options-Video menu Video LCD Brightness Set the panel brightness independently for Battery and AC power. Table 6. System setup options-Security menu Security Admin Password Set, change, or delete the administrator password. System - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 121
the operating system. Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace(R) Service from Absolute Software. Enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the Processor. Guard Extensions Enclave Reserve Memory Size. Performance Multi Core Support Enable multiple cores. 121 - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 122
and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load. C-States Control Intel TurboBoost HyperThread Control Power Management AC Behavior Enable Intel Speed Shift Technology Auto On Time USB Wake Support Advanced Battery Charge Configuration Primary Battery Charge Configuration - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 123
Screen Logo Enable or disable Full Screen Logo. Warnings and Errors Enable or diable Warnings and Errors. Table 9. System setup options-Virtualization Support menu Virtualization Support options-Maintenance menu Maintenance Service Tag Display the system's Service Tag. Asset Tag Create - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 124
menu SupportAssist System Resolution Auto OS Recovery Threshold Control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for the Dell OS Recovery tool. SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the boot flow for the SupportAssist OS Recovery tool when certain system - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 125
Memory Memory Speed Displays the model number of your computer. Displays the service tag of your computer. Displays the asset tag of your computer. Displays of memory installed. Displays the speed of memory. Table 15. System setup options-Advanced menu Advanced Virtualization Allows you to - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 126
Advanced USB Wake Support SATA Operation Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Intel (R) Software Guard to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby or to disable the USB wake support feature. NOTE: If USB PowerShare is enabled, a device connected to the USB PowerShare - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 127
OS Recovery Threshold SupportAssist OS Recovery Battery Charge Configuration Advanced Battery Charge Configuration Enable the user to Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for the Dell OS Recovery tool. Default: 2 Enable or disable the boot flow for the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 128
and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. Computrace Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace Service from Absolute Software. Firmware TPM Enable or disable the firmware TPM. Default: Enabled. PPI Bypass for Clear Command Enable or diaable - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 129
Security UEFI Firmware Capsule Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. Default: Enabled. Table 17. System setup options-Boot menu Boot Boot List Option Displays the available boot options. Default: Legacy. File Browser Add Boot Option Allows to add the - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 130
Troubleshooting Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. Follow these steps to flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 131
. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing NOTE: Some tests for specific computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. 3 On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. 4 Click the arrow - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 132
. Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light: Indicates the batterycharge RAM is detected. The following table shows different light patterns and what they indicate. Table 19. Diagnostics Light Pattern Problem - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 133
been powered off and the battery has been removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. 4 Replace the base cover. 5 Turn on - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 134
Fi connectivity issues a Wi-Fi power cycle procedure may be performed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle: NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device. 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Turn off the modem. 3 Turn off - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 135
and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product - Dell Inspiron 15 3576 | Inspiron 15-3576 Service Manual - Page 136
Data backup • Troubleshooting and diagnostics • Factory and system restore • BIOS information To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar. Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell
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Computer Model: Inspiron 15-3576
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