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Inspiron 15 5000 Series Service Manual Regulatory Model: P39F Regulatory Type: P39F001...
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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.
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..................................
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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..................................
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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.....................................
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Procedure..................................... 54 Post-requisites..................................54 37 Flashing the BIOS........................55 38 Getting Help and Contacting Dell....................56 Contents...
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: •...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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a. palm-rest assembly b. display assembly a. display assembly Removing 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.
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.
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a. screws (2) b. system board a. palm rest Removing 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.
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.
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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