Dell Inspiron 15 3541 Owners Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before Working Inside Your Computer

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10

Before You Begin

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Safety Instructions

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10

Recommended Tools

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11

After Working Inside Your Computer

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12

Removing the Battery

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13

Procedure

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13

Replacing the Battery

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14

Procedure

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14

Removing the Base Cover

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the Base Cover

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the Optical Drive

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Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Replacing the Optical Drive

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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19

Section	Page
Inspiron 15 3000 Series Owner's Manual	3
Before Working Inside Your Computer	10
Before You Begin	10
Safety Instructions	10
Recommended Tools	11
After Working Inside Your Computer	12
Removing the Battery	13
Procedure	13
Replacing the Battery	14
Procedure	14
Removing the Base Cover	15
Prerequisites	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the Base Cover	16
Procedure	16
Post-requisites	16
Removing the Optical Drive	17
Prerequisites	17
Procedure	17
Replacing the Optical Drive	19
Procedure	19
Post-requisites	19
Removing the Hard Drive	20
Prerequisites	20
Procedure	20
Replacing the Hard Drive	22
Procedure	22
Post-requisites	22
Removing the Memory Module	23
Prerequisites	23
Procedure	24
Replacing the Memory Module	25
Procedure	26
Post-requisites	26
Removing the Wireless Card	27
Prerequisites	27
Procedure	27
Replacing the Wireless Card	29
Procedure	29
Post-requisites	29
Removing the Keyboard	30
Prerequisites	30
Procedure	30
Replacing the Keyboard	33
Procedure	33
Folding the Keyboard Cables	33
Post-requisites	36
Removing the Palm Rest	37
Prerequisites	37
Procedure	38
Replacing the Palm Rest	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the Power-Button Module	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the Power-Button Module	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	44
Removing the Touchpad	45
Prerequisites	45
Procedure	45
Replacing the Touchpad	48
Procedure	48
Post-requisites	48
Removing the Battery-Connector Board	49
Prerequisites	49
Procedure	50
Replacing the Battery-Connector Board	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 Optical-Drive Connector Board	55
Prerequisites	55
Procedure	56
Replacing the Optical-Drive Connector Board	58
Procedure	58
Post-requisites	58
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery	59
Prerequisites	59
Procedure	59
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery	61
Procedure	61
Post-requisites	61
Removing the Power-Adapter Port	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port	64
Procedure	64
Post-requisites	64
Removing the Speakers	65
Prerequisites	65
Procedure	65
Replacing the Speakers	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the System Board	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the System Board	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly	73
Prerequisites	73
Procedure	74
Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly	75
Procedure	75
Post-requisites	75
Removing the Display Assembly	76
Prerequisites	76
Procedure	76
Replacing the Display Assembly	80
Procedure	80
Post-requisites	80
Removing the Display Bezel	82
Prerequisites	82
Procedure	82
Replacing the Display Bezel	84
Procedure	84
Post-requisites	84
Removing the Display Panel	85
Prerequisites	85
Procedure	86
Replacing the Display Panel	88
Procedure	88
Post-requisites	88
Removing the Display Hinges	89
Prerequisites	89
Procedure	90
Replacing the Display Hinges	91
Procedure	91
Post-requisites	91
Removing the Camera	92
Prerequisites	92
Procedure	92
Replacing the Camera	94
Procedure	94
Post-requisites	94
Flashing the BIOS	95
Getting Help and Contacting Dell	96
Self-Help Resources	96

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