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Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual Computer Model: Inspiron 15-7577 Regulatory Model: P72F Regulatory Type: P72F001 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 2
data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2017-2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 3
you begin 12 Safety instructions 12 Recommended tools 13 Screw list 14 After working inside your computer 16 Removing the base cover 17 Procedure 17 Replacing the base cover 19 Procedure 19 Removing the battery 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 Replacing the battery 22 Procedure 22 Post - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 4
29 Removing the hard drive 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the hard drive 33 Procedure 33 Post-requisites 33 Removing the coin-cell battery 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the coin-cell battery 36 Procedure 36 Post-requisites 36 Removing the wireless card - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 5
39 Post-requisites 40 Removing the rear cover 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 41 Replacing the rear cover 43 Procedure 43 Post-requisites 43 Removing the computer base 44 Prerequisites 44 Procedure 44 Replacing the computer base 51 Procedure 51 Post-requisites 52 Removing the status-light - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 6
59 Prerequisites 59 Procedure 59 Replacing the system board 64 Procedure 64 Post-requisites 65 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup 67 Replacing the power-adapter port 68 Procedure 68 Post-requisites 68 Removing the heat sink 69 Prerequisites 69 Procedure 69 Replacing the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 7
Replacing the fans 77 Procedure 77 Post-requisites 77 Removing the power-button board 78 Prerequisites 78 Procedure 78 Replacing the power-button board 80 Procedure 80 Post-requisites 80 Removing the fingerprint-reader board 81 Prerequisites 81 Procedure 81 Replacing the fingerprint- - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 8
the palm rest 92 Prerequisites 92 Procedure 92 Replacing the palm rest 94 Procedure 94 Post-requisites 94 Removing the keyboard 95 Prerequisites 95 Procedure 95 Replacing the keyboard 99 Procedure 99 Post-requisites 99 Folding the keyboard cables 100 Removing the display bezel 102 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 9
-requisites 107 Removing the display panel 108 Prerequisites 108 Procedure 108 Replacing the display panel 111 Procedure 111 Post-requisites 111 Removing the display cable 112 Prerequisites 112 Procedure 112 Replacing the display cable 114 Procedure 114 Post-requisites 114 Removing the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 10
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly 120 Procedure 120 Post- or changing an existing system setup password 135 Clearing CMOS settings 136 Clearing forgotten passwords 136 Troubleshooting 137 Flashing the BIOS 137 Flashing BIOS (USB key 137 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 11
Running the ePSA Diagnostics 138 System diagnostic lights 139 Flea power release 141 Wi-Fi power cycle 141 Dell Power Manager (DPM V3.0 141 Getting help and contacting Dell 142 Self-help resources 142 Contacting Dell 143 11 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 12
outlets. 4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 13
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 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 14
Screw list Table 1. Screw list Component Battery Secured to Computer base Solid-state drive Computer base Hard-drive assembly Computer base Screw .5x6 19 Computer base Palm-rest assembly M2x3 4 Touchpad Palm-rest assembly M2x2 4 Fans Heat sink M2x1.4 5 Fans System board M2x3 4 14 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 15
-reader Palm-rest assembly M2x2 2 board bracket USB Type-C port bracket System board M2.5x5 2 System board Computer base M2.5x5 3 Keyboard bracket Palm-rest assembly M1.6x2.2 30 Heat-sink assembly System board M2x3 6 Display assembly Palm-rest assembly 2 M2.5x5 Display hinges - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 16
ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external 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 working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 17
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 Loosen the captive screw that secures the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 18
4 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 18 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 19
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 Connect the battery cable to the system board. 2 Slide the tabs - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 20
, 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 base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the three screws (M2.5x6) that secure the battery to the computer - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 21
2 Lift the battery at an angle off the computer base. 3 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 21 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 22
best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the battery in the slot on the computer base and align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base. 2 Replace the three screws (M2.5x6) that secure the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 23
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 safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 24
Procedure 1 Locate the memory module on the system board. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, the computer may have up to two memory modules. 2 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 3 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 25
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 click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 25 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 26
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. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 27
3 Peel the solid-state drive shield off the solid-state drive. 27 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 28
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. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 29
4 Replace the screw (M3x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the computer base. Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 29 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 30
inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. Procedure NOTE: The latch on the hard-drive locking - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 31
4 Lift the hard-drive assembly, along with its cable, off the computer base. 5 Disconnect the interposer from the hard-drive assembly. 6 Remove the four screws (M3x3) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 31 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 32
7 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 32 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 33
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 latch to secure the hard-drive cable. Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery. 2 Replace the base cover. 33 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 34
. 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 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 35
2 Peel off the coin-cell battery from the battery socket on the computer base. 35 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 36
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Adhere the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the computer base. 2 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 36 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 37
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 safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 38
2 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and system board. 3 Remove the wireless-card bracket from the wireless card. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 5 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot. 38 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 39
instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 2. Antenna-cable color scheme Connectors on the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 40
4 Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card and system board. Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 40 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 41
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. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 42
3 Remove the rear cover from the computer base. 42 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 43
in Before 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 Slide the tabs on the rear cover into - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 44
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 45
7 Remove the display cable from the routing guides on the computer base and peel the display cable off the computer base. 8 Open the latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. 9 Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-backlight cable from the system board. 10 Open - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 46
12 Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 13 Remove the 19 screws (M2.5x6) that secure the computer base to the palmrest assembly. 46 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 47
14 Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the computer base to the palmrest assembly. 15 Turn the computer over and open the display. 16 Using a plastic scribe, release the tabs on palm-rest assembly from the slots on the computer base. 47 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 48
17 Lift the palm-rest assembly, along with the display assembly, off the computer base. 48 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 49
18 After performing all the above steps, you are left with the computer-base assembly. 19 Remove the coin-cell battery. 20 Remove the status-light board. 21 Remove the speakers. 22 Remove the system board. 49 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 50
23 Remove the power-adapter port. 50 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 51
, 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 speakers. 2 Replace the status-light board. 3 Replace the power-adapter port. 4 Replace the system - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 52
. 19 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base. 20 Adhere the camera cable to the computer base. 21 Connect the camera cable to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the wireless card. 2 Replace the rear cover. 3 Replace the battery. 4 Replace the base cover. 52 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 53
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Follow - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 54
3 Lift the status-light board off the computer base. 54 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 55
, 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 screw holes on the status-light board with the screw holes on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 56
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Follow - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 57
6 Lift the left speaker off the computer base. 57 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 58
. 4 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base. 5 Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 21 in Replacing the computer base. 2 Replace the rear cover. 3 Replace the battery. 4 Replace the base cover. 58 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 59
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 computer base over. 2 Disconnect the coin-cell battery from the system board. 3 Open the latch - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 60
5 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board. 6 Turn the computer base over. 7 Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. 8 Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the computer base. 9 Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 61
11 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 12 Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the fans to the system board. 13 Remove the three screws (M2.5x5) that secure the system board to the computer base. 61 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 62
14 Gently release the ports on the system board from the slots on the computer base and lift the system board off the computer base. 15 Turn the system board over. 62 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 63
16 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 6 in Removing the heat sink. 63 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 64
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 4 Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the fans to the system board. 5 Replace the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 65
the procedure from step 5 to step 21 in Replacing the computer base. 2 Replace the rear cover. 3 Replace the battery. 4 Replace the base cover. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 66
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 67
Procedure Lift the power-adapter port, along with its cable, off the computer base. 67 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 68
base. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 15 in Replacing the system board. 2 Replace the computer base. 3 Replace the wireless card. 4 Replace the memory modules. 5 Replace the solid-state drive. 6 Replace the rear cover. 7 Replace the battery. 8 Replace the base cover. 68 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 69
battery. 4 Remove the rear cover. 5 Remove the memory modules. 6 Remove the solid-state drive. 7 Remove the wireless card. 8 Remove the computer base. Procedure NOTE: The appearance of the heat-sink assembly on your computer may differ from the image shown in this chapter. 1 Disconnect the left-fan - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 70
2 Disconnect the right-fan cable from the system board. 3 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 6 in "Removing the fans". 4 Turn the system board over. 5 In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink assembly), remove the six screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink assembly - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 71
6 Lift the heat sink assembly off the system board. 71 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 72
"Replacing the fans". 5 Connect the right-fan cable. 6 Connect the left-fan cable. Post-requisites 1 Replace the computer base. 2 Replace the wireless card. 3 Replace the solid-state drive. 4 Replace the memory modules. 5 Replace the rear cover. 6 Replace the coin-cell battery. 7 Replace the battery - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 73
8 Replace the base cover. 73 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 74
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Follow - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 75
Procedure 1 Remove the five screws (M2x1.4) that secure the fans to the heat sink. 2 Turn the computer base over. 3 Disconnect the left-fan cable and right-fan cable from the system board. 4 Peel the tapes that secure the fans to the heat sink. 75 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 76
5 Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the system board. 6 Lift the fans off the heat sink. 76 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 77
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 and place the fans on the heat sink. 2 Replace the four screws (M2x3) that - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 78
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 79
4 Lift the power-button board, along with the cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 79 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 80
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 screw holes on the power-button board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the two - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 81
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 82
3 Lift the fingerprint-reader board off the palm-rest assembly. 82 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 83
on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the fingerprint reader daughter- board to the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites 1 Replace the power-button board. 2 Replace the computer base. 3 Replace the rear cover. 4 Replace the battery. 5 Replace the base cover. 83 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 84
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Follow - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 85
2 Slide and lift the touchpad, along with the cable, at an angle off the palm-rest assembly. 85 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 86
the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the four screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly. Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 21 in Replacing the computer base. 2 Replace the rear cover. 3 Replace the battery. 4 Replace the base cover. 86 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 87
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 88
2 Open the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees. 88 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 89
3 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the display assembly. 89 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 90
4 After performing the above steps, you will be left with the display assembly. 90 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 91
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 Place the palm-rest assembly on the display assembly. 2 Close the display hinges at an angle of 90 degrees. 3 Replace - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 92
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 93
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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 Place the palm rest on a flat surface. Post-requisites 1 Replace the keyboard. 2 Replace the touchpad. 3 Replace the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 95
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 96
3 Peel the tape that secures the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Remove the 30 screws (M1.6x2.2) that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 96 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 97
5 Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly. 97 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 98
6 Lift the keyboard, along with the cables, off the palm-rest assembly. 98 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 99
. 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 NOTE: If you are installing a new keyboard, fold the cables the same way they - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 100
pressure while folding the cables. The cables on the keyboard are not folded when you receive a replacement keyboard. Follow these instructions to fold the cables on the replacement keyboard the same way they are folded on the old keyboard. NOTE: Keyboard-backlight cable is present only on a backlit - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 101
2 Gently fold the keyboard cable with the end aligned at the fold line as shown in the image. Once folded correctly, the right edge of the keyboard cable should be lined up next to the line indicated on the palm-rest assembly. 101 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 102
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 103
3 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly. 103 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 104
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 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 105
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 106
2 Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover. 106 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 107
, 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 screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back-cover. 2 Replace the eight - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 108
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 109
2 Gently lift the display panel and turn it over. 3 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel. 4 Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the display panel. 109 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 110
5 Lift the display panel away from the display back-cover. 110 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 111
panel to the display back-cover. Post-requisites 1 Replace the display bezel. 2 Replace the display assembly. 3 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 21 in Replacing the computer base. 4 Replace the wireless card. 5 Replace the rear cover. 6 Replace the battery. 7 Replace the base cover. 111 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 112
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery from the routing guides on the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 112 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 113
2 Lift the display cable off the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 113 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 114
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align and place the display cable on the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 2 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Post-requisites 1 Replace the display panel - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 115
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 116
3 Peel off the camera from the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 116 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 117
cable. Post-requisites 1 Replace the display panel. 2 Replace the display bezel. 3 Replace the display assembly. 4 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 21 in Replacing the computer base. 5 Replace the wireless card. 6 Replace the rear cover. 7 Replace the battery. 8 Replace the base cover. 117 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 118
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 base cover. 2 Remove the battery from the routing guides on the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 118 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 119
3 After performing the above steps, we are left with the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 119 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 120
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 Route the camera cable through the routing guides on the display back-cover and - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 121
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 tap Submit. NOTE - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 122
driver file. 8 Double-click or double-tap the driver file icon and follow 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 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 123
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 browse for your computer model. 123 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 124
. 8 Double-click or double-tap the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Downloading the network driver 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Go to www.dell.com/support. 3 Click Product support enter the Service Tag of your computer and click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 125
boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical 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 up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key The one-time - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 126
. Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes: • Get 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 information. • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 127
POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear, and then press F2 immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard is initialized. This BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 128
Displays the SATA-0 device information of the computer. SATA-2 Displays the SATA-2 device information of the computer. M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD information of the computer. Video Controller Displays the video controller type of the computer. dGPU Video Controller Displays the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 129
bluetooth device information of the computer. Battery Information Displays the battery health information. Boot Sequence Boot Sequence or disable SMART Reporting during system startup. USB Configuration Enable Boot Support Enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices such as - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 130
Keyboard Illumination Configure the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. Keyboard Backlight with Enable or disable the keyboard -Video menu Video LCD Brightness Set the panel brightness independently for Battery and AC power. Table 7. System setup options-Security menu Security - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 131
PTT) visibility to the operating system. Computrace(R) Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace(R) Service from Absolute Software. CPU XD Support Enable or disable the Execute Disable mode of the Processor. Admin Setup Lockout Enable to prevent users from entering - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 132
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 POST Behavior Adapter Warnings Enable or disable additional processor sleep states. Default: Enabled. Enable - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 133
or error. Table 10. System setup options-Virtualization Support menu Virtualization Support Virtualization Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM System setup options-Maintenance menu Maintenance Service Tag Display the system's Service Tag. Asset Tag Create a system Asset Tag. 133 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 134
boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell OS Recovery tool. SupportAssist OS Recovery Enable or disable the even of certain system errors. System and setup password Table 15. System and setup password Password type System password Setup password Description Password - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 135
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: System and setup - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 136
computer. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Disconnect the coin-cell battery. 4 Wait for one minute. 5 Connect the coin-cell battery. 6 Replace the battery. 7 Replace the base cover. Clearing forgotten passwords Contact Dell technical support to clear the forgotten passwords, see www - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 137
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 the instructions on the - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 138
appears. Follow the instructions on the screen successfully • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing NOTE: Some tests for specific diagnostic tests are performed. For more information, see Dell EPSA Diagnostic 3.0. Running the ePSA Diagnostics 1 Invoke diagnostics - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 139
Dell. System diagnostic lights Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery- supported only on computers shipped with hard drive. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status Solid white - Power adapter is connected and the battery - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 140
16. Diagnostics Light pattern Problem description 2,1 CPU failure 2,2 System board: BIOS and ROM failure 2,3 No memory or RAM detected 2,4 Memory or RAM failure 2,5 Invalid memory installed 2,6 System board or chipset error 2,7 LCD failure 3,1 CMOS battery failure 3,2 PCI or - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 141
Manager (DPM V3.0) Ensure that you download the Dell Power Manager (DPM 3.0) from Dell.com/ support before connecting a Dell docking station. If you face any issues setting up your Dell docking station, see Dell Docking Solution User's Guide at Dell.com/ support/manuals for more information. 141 - Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 142
and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact 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 Gaming 7577 | Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Service Manual - Page 143
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
Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming
Service Manual
Computer Model: Inspiron 15-7577
Regulatory Model: P72F
Regulatory Type: P72F001