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Inspiron 15
5000 Series
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P39F
Regulatory Type: P39F001

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  • Page 1 Inspiron 15 5000 Series Service Manual Regulatory Model: P39F Regulatory Type: P39F001...
  • Page 2 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. NOTE: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Before Working Inside Your Computer.................... 7 Before You Begin .................................. 7 Safety Instructions.................................7 Recommended Tools................................8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer....................9 3 Removing the Base Cover......................10 Procedure....................................10 4 Replacing the Base Cover......................11 Procedure....................................11 5 Removing the Battery......................... 12 Prerequisites..................................
  • Page 4 Post-requisites..................................20 13 Removing the Fan........................21 Prerequisites..................................21 Procedure....................................21 14 Replacing the Fan........................23 Procedure..................................... 23 Post-requisites..................................23 15 Removing the Keyboard......................24 Prerequisites..................................24 Procedure..................................... 24 16 Replacing the Keyboard......................26 Procedure..................................... 26 Folding the Keyboard Cables............................. 26 Post-requisites..................................28 17 Removing the Base Frame......................29 Prerequisites..................................
  • Page 5 Procedure..................................... 38 Post-requisites..................................38 25 Removing the Speakers......................39 Prerequisites..................................39 Procedure..................................... 39 26 Replacing the Speakers......................40 Procedure..................................... 40 Post-requisites..................................40 27 Removing the Status-Light Board....................41 Prerequisites..................................41 Procedure....................................41 28 Replacing the Status-Light Board....................42 Procedure..................................... 42 Post-requisites..................................42 29 Removing the Power-Adapter Port.................... 43 Prerequisites..................................43 Procedure.....................................
  • Page 6 Procedure..................................... 54 Post-requisites..................................54 37 Flashing the BIOS........................55 38 Getting Help and Contacting Dell....................56 Contents...
  • Page 7: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    Before Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Topics: •...
  • Page 8: Recommended Tools

    disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, make sure that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
  • Page 9: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1. Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3.
  • Page 10: Removing The Base Cover

    Removing the Base Cover NOTE: 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.
  • Page 11: Replacing The Base Cover

    Replacing the Base Cover NOTE: 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.
  • Page 12: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery NOTE: 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.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery NOTE: 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.
  • Page 14: Removing The Hard Drive

    Removing the Hard Drive NOTE: 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.
  • Page 15 a. hard-drive assembly b. hard-drive cable 4. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5. Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket . a. screws (4) b. hard-drive bracket Removing the Hard Drive...
  • Page 16: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: 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.
  • Page 17: Removing The Memory Modules

    Removing the Memory Modules NOTE: 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.
  • Page 18: Replacing The Memory Modules

    Replacing the Memory Modules NOTE: 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.
  • Page 19: Removing The Wireless Card

    Removing the Wireless Card NOTE: 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.
  • Page 20: Replacing The Wireless Card

    Replacing the Wireless Card NOTE: 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.
  • Page 21: Removing The Fan

    Removing the Fan NOTE: 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.
  • Page 22 a. routing guide b. display cable 5. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 6. Note the fan-cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 7. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the base frame. a.
  • Page 23: Replacing The Fan

    Replacing the Fan NOTE: 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.
  • Page 24: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard NOTE: 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.
  • Page 25 a. keyboard cable b. latch c. keyboard-backlight cable 5. Lift the keyboard, along with the cables, off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the Keyboard...
  • Page 26: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing the Keyboard NOTE: 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.
  • Page 27 a. keyboard cable b. keyboard-backlight cable c. fold line 3. Using the alignment line, gently fold the keyboard cable. a. keyboard cable b. alignment line Replacing the Keyboard...
  • Page 28: Post-Requisites

    Post-requisites 1. Replace the battery. 2. Replace the base cover. Replacing the Keyboard...
  • Page 29: Removing The Base Frame

    Removing the Base Frame NOTE: 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.
  • Page 30 a. palm-rest assembly b. screws (10) 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 5. Remove the screws that secure the base frame to the palm-rest assembly. a. screws (9) b. base frame 6. Using your fingertips, starting from the rear, pry the base frame off the palm-rest assembly. NOTE: Make sure the display cable is completely removed from the routing guides on the base frame.
  • Page 31 a. base frame Removing the Base Frame...
  • Page 32: Replacing The Base Frame

    Replacing the Base Frame NOTE: 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.
  • Page 33: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: 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.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: 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.
  • Page 35: Removing The Heat Sink

    Removing the Heat Sink NOTE: 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.
  • Page 36: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: 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.
  • Page 37: Removing The I/O Board

    Removing the I/O Board NOTE: 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.
  • Page 38: Replacing The I/O Board

    Replacing the I/O Board NOTE: 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.
  • Page 39: Removing The Speakers

    Removing the Speakers NOTE: 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.
  • Page 40: Replacing The Speakers

    Replacing the Speakers NOTE: 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.
  • Page 41: Removing The Status-Light Board

    Removing the Status-Light Board NOTE: 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.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Status-Light Board

    Replacing the Status-Light Board NOTE: 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.
  • Page 43: Removing The Power-Adapter Port

    Removing the Power-Adapter Port NOTE: 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.
  • Page 44: Replacing The Power-Adapter Port

    Replacing the Power-Adapter Port NOTE: 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.
  • Page 45: Removing The System Board

    Removing the System Board NOTE: 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.
  • Page 46 1. power-adapter port cable 2. antenna cable 3. speaker cable 4. hard-drive cable 3. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 4. Starting from the inner edge, gently lift the system board and release the ports from the slots on the palm-rest assembly. 5.
  • Page 47: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board NOTE: 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.
  • Page 48: Post-Requisites

    Post-requisites 1. Replace the heat sink. 2. Replace the display assembly. 3. Replace the base frame. 4. Replace the keyboard. 5. Replace the fan. 6. Replace the wireless card. 7. Replace the memory module(s). 8. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the hard drive.
  • Page 49: Removing The Display Assembly

    Removing the Display Assembly NOTE: 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.
  • Page 50 a. palm-rest assembly b. display assembly a. display assembly Removing the Display Assembly...
  • Page 51: Replacing The Display Assembly

    Replacing the Display Assembly NOTE: 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.
  • Page 52: Removing The Palm Rest

    Removing the Palm Rest NOTE: 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.
  • Page 53 a. screws (2) b. system board a. palm rest Removing the Palm Rest...
  • Page 54: Replacing The Palm Rest

    Replacing the Palm Rest NOTE: 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.
  • Page 55: Flashing The Bios

    Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to dell.com/support. 3. If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag, click Detect My Product to allow automatic detection of the Service Tag.
  • Page 56: Getting Help And Contacting Dell

    Getting Help and Contacting Dell Self-Help Resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these online self-help resources: Self-Help Information Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help Windows 8.1 — Open the Search charm, type Help and Support in the search box and press Enter.

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