Dell Inspiron 15 7557 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

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9

Before you begin

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9

Safety instructions

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9

Recommended tools

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11

After working inside your computer

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12

Removing the base cover

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13

Procedure

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13

Replacing the base cover

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14

Procedure

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14

Removing the battery

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15

Prerequisites

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15

Procedure

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15

Replacing the battery

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17

Procedure

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17

Post-requisites

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17

Removing the memory modules

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18

Prerequisites

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18

Procedure

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18

Replacing the memory modules

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20

Procedure

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20

Post-requisites

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21

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Section	Page
Inspiron 15 7000 Series Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	9
Before you begin	9
Safety instructions	9
Recommended tools	11
After working inside your computer	12
Removing the base cover	13
Procedure	13
Replacing the base cover	14
Procedure	14
Removing the battery	15
Prerequisites	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the battery	17
Procedure	17
Post-requisites	17
Removing the memory modules	18
Prerequisites	18
Procedure	18
Replacing the memory modules	20
Procedure	20
Post-requisites	21
Removing the hard drive	22
Prerequisites	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the hard drive	25
Procedure	25
Post-requisites	25
Removing the wireless card	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the wireless card	28
Procedure	28
Post-requisites	28
Removing the keyboard	29
Prerequisites	29
Procedure	29
Replacing the keyboard	32
Procedure	32
Post-requisites	32
Removing the palm rest	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the palm rest	38
Procedure	38
Post-requisites	38
Removing the power-button board	39
Prerequisites	39
Procedure	39
Replacing the power-button board	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the coin-cell battery	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the coin-cell battery	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	44
Removing the status-light board	45
Prerequisites	45
Procedure	45
Replacing the status-light board	47
Procedure	47
Post-requisites	47
Removing the fans	48
Prerequisites	48
Procedure	48
Replacing the fans	51
Procedure	51
Post-requisites	51
Removing the I/O board	52
Prerequisites	52
Procedure	52
Replacing the I/O board	54
Procedure	54
Post-requisites	54
Removing the system board	55
Prerequisites	55
Procedure	55
Replacing the system board	59
Procedure	59
Post-requisites	59
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program	60
Removing the heat sink	61
Prerequisites	61
Procedure	61
Replacing the heat sink	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the speakers	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the speakers	66
Procedure	66
Post-requisites	66
Removing the subwoofer	67
Prerequisites	67
Procedure	67
Replacing the subwoofer	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the power-adapter port	70
Prerequisites	70
Procedure	70
Replacing the power-adapter port	73
Procedure	73
Post-requisites	73
Removing the display assembly	74
Prerequisites	74
Procedure	74
Replacing the display assembly	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the display bezel	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the display bezel	80
Procedure	80
Post-requisites	80
Removing the display panel	81
Prerequisites	81
Procedure	82
Replacing the display panel	84
Procedure	84
Post-requisites	84
Removing the display hinge and bracket assembly	85
Prerequisites	85
Procedure	85
Replacing the display hinge and bracket assembly	87
Procedure	87
Post-requisites	87
Removing the camera	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the camera	90
Procedure	90
Post-requisites	90
Flashing the BIOS	91
Getting help and contacting Dell	92
Self-help resources	92

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