Dell Inspiron 15 3543 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before Working Inside Your Computer

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10

Before You Begin

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10

Safety Instructions

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10

Recommended Tools

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11

After Working Inside Your Computer

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13

Removing the Battery

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14

Procedure

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14

Replacing the Battery

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15

Procedure

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15

Removing the Base Cover

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16

Prerequisites

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16

Procedure

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16

Replacing the Base Cover

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17

Procedure

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17

Post-requisites

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17

Removing the Optical Drive

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18

Prerequisites

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18

Procedure

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18

Replacing the Optical Drive

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20

Procedure

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20

Post-requisites

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20

Section	Page
Inspiron 15 3000 Series Service Manual	3
Before Working Inside Your Computer	10
Before You Begin	10
Safety Instructions	10
Recommended Tools	11
After Working Inside Your Computer	13
Removing the Battery	14
Procedure	14
Replacing the Battery	15
Procedure	15
Removing the Base Cover	16
Prerequisites	16
Procedure	16
Replacing the Base Cover	17
Procedure	17
Post-requisites	17
Removing the Optical Drive	18
Prerequisites	18
Procedure	18
Replacing the Optical Drive	20
Procedure	20
Post-requisites	20
Removing the Hard Drive	21
Prerequisites	21
Procedure	21
Replacing the Hard Drive	23
Procedure	23
Post-requisites	23
Removing the Memory Module	24
Prerequisites	24
Procedure	24
Replacing the Memory Module	26
Procedure	26
Post-requisites	27
Removing the Wireless Card	28
Prerequisites	28
Procedure	28
Replacing the Wireless Card	30
Procedure	30
Post-requisites	30
Removing the Keyboard	31
Prerequisites	31
Procedure	31
Replacing the Keyboard	34
Procedure	34
Folding the Keyboard Cables	34
Post-requisites	38
Removing the Palm Rest	39
Prerequisites	39
Procedure	39
Replacing the Palm Rest	43
Procedure	43
Post-requisites	43
Removing the Power-Button Module	44
Prerequisites	44
Procedure	44
Replacing the Power-Button Module	46
Procedure	46
Post-requisites	46
Removing the Touch Pad	47
Prerequisites	47
Procedure	47
Replacing the Touch Pad	50
Procedure	50
Post-requisites	50
Removing the Battery-Connector Board	51
Prerequisites	51
Procedure	51
Replacing the Battery-Connector Board	53
Procedure	53
Post-requisites	53
Removing the I/O Board	54
Prerequisites	54
Procedure	54
Replacing the I/O Board	56
Procedure	56
Post-requisites	56
Removing the Optical-Drive Connector Board	57
Prerequisites	57
Procedure	57
Replacing the Optical-Drive Connector Board	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	60
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery	61
Prerequisites	61
Procedure	61
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery	63
Procedure	63
Post-requisites	63
Removing the Power-Adapter Port	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port	66
Procedure	66
Post-requisites	66
Removing the Speakers	67
Prerequisites	67
Procedure	67
Replacing the Speakers	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the System Board	70
Prerequisites	70
Procedure	70
Replacing the System Board	73
Procedure	73
Post-requisites	73
Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly	75
Prerequisites	75
Procedure	75
Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the Display Assembly	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the Display Assembly	82
Procedure	82
Post-requisites	82
Removing the Display Bezel	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the Display Bezel	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	86
Removing the Display Panel	87
Prerequisites	87
Procedure	87
Replacing the Display Panel	90
Procedure	90
Post-requisites	90
Removing the Display Hinges	91
Prerequisites	91
Procedure	91
Replacing the Display Hinges	93
Procedure	93
Post-requisites	93
Removing the Camera	94
Prerequisites	94
Procedure	94
Replacing the Camera	96
Procedure	96
Post-requisites	96
Flashing the BIOS	97
Getting Help and Contacting Dell	98
Self-Help Resources	98

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