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Inspiron 15 3530 with USB Type-C
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F010/P112F011
August 2024
Rev. A03

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  • Page 1 Inspiron 15 3530 with USB Type-C Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P112F Regulatory Type: P112F010/P112F011 August 2024 Rev. A03...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2023-2024 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Battery....................................25 Display....................................26 Fingerprint reader (optional)............................27 GPU—Integrated................................27 GPU—Discrete.................................. 27 Operating and storage environment..........................28 Dell support policy................................28 ComfortView..................................28 Chapter 4: Working inside your computer..................29 Safety instructions................................29 Before working inside your computer........................29 Safety precautions..............................30 Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection......................30 ESD Field Service kit ..............................
  • Page 4 BitLocker..................................32 Recommended tools................................. 32 Screw list.....................................33 Major components of Inspiron 15 3530........................34 Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)........37 Base cover...................................37 Removing the base cover............................37 Installing the base cover ............................40 Memory module................................. 42 Removing the memory module ..........................42 Installing the memory module ..........................43 M.2 solid state drive.................................
  • Page 5 Installing the I/O daughter-board cable.........................75 I/O daughter-board................................76 Removing the I/O daughter-board ........................76 Installing the I/O daughter-board ...........................77 Power button..................................78 Removing the power button ............................78 Installing the power button ............................79 Power button with optional fingerprint reader......................80 Removing the power button with optional fingerprint reader .................80 Installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader ................81 Power-adapter port................................
  • Page 6 Clearing system and setup passwords........................137 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting....................... 138 Handling swollen rechargeable Li-ion batteries......................138 Locating the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ............. 138 Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics.............. 139 Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.............. 139 Built-in self-test (BIST)..............................139...
  • Page 7 Views of Inspiron 15 3530 Right 1. SD-card slot Insert a SD card to expand your storage and store photos, videos, and data from your computer. The computer supports the following card types: ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ●...
  • Page 8 NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for diagnostics. For more information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual. 3. HDMI 1.4 port Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by HDMI port is 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz.
  • Page 9 NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Manuals at Dell Support Site. 3. Precision touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
  • Page 10 Press to right-click. 5. Left-click area Press to left-click. Front CAUTION: The maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 135 degrees. For computers shipped with a plastic chassis 1. Camera Make video calls, capture photos, or record videos. 2. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use.
  • Page 11 For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis 1. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2. Privacy shutter Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use. 3.
  • Page 12 4. Left speaker Provides audio output. Service Tag The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. Views of Inspiron 15 3530...
  • Page 13 Views of Inspiron 15 3530...
  • Page 14 Dell Support Site. For Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: ● Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
  • Page 15 Dell Update, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support.
  • Page 16 Specifications of Inspiron 15 3530 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 15 3530. Table 3. Dimensions and weight  Description Computer shipped with a plastic chassis Computer shipped with an aluminum chassis Height: Front height...
  • Page 17 Table 4. Processor (continued) Description Option one Option two Option three Option four Option five on Performance- cores. Processor speed 1.20 GHz to 4.50 0.90 GHz to 4.60 0.90 GHz to 4.60 1.20 GHz to 5.00 0.90 GHz to 4.40 GHz Performance-cores frequency Processor base 1.60 GHz...
  • Page 18 Memory The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530. Table 6. Memory specifications  Description Values Memory slots Two SODIMM slots Memory type DDR4 Memory speed ● 2666 MHz (for computers shipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port) ●...
  • Page 19 To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site. Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Inspiron 15 3530.
  • Page 20 Table 9. Wireless module specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two the full Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card functionality. NOTE: The functionality of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer. Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530. Table 10.
  • Page 21 Table 11. Storage specifications (continued) Storage type Interface type Capacity M.2 2230, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 QLC Up to 1 TB M.2 2230, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Up to 1 TB M.2 2280, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Up to 2 TB M.2 eMMC PCIe...
  • Page 22 If Copilot in Windows is not available on your computer, pressing the Copilot key launches Windows search. For more information about Copilot in Windows, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at the Dell Support site. Keyboard shortcuts of Inspiron 15 3530 NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration.
  • Page 23 Table 15. Secondary behavior  Function key Secondary behavior fn + Esc Toggle fn-key lock fn + S Toggle scroll lock fn + B Pause/Break fn + R System request fn + Right ctrl Open application menu fn + / Open application menu NOTE: This option is available only in Brazilian keyboard.
  • Page 24 Table 17. Touchpad specifications (continued) Description Values Touchpad dimensions: Horizontal 115.00 mm (4.53 in.) Vertical 80.00 mm (3.15 in.) Touchpad gestures For more information about the touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at Microsoft Support Site. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
  • Page 25 0 to 100% RSOC application, search in the Knowledge Express Charge Method: is 3 hours Base Resource at Dell Support Site. ● 0 - 15°C maximum allowable charge Express Charge Method: time from 0 to 100% RSOC is 4 hours ●...
  • Page 26 Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components. CAUTION: Dell Technologies recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. Display The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
  • Page 27 Table 20. Display specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two Option three Horizontal view angle 40 +/- degrees (min.) 80 +/- degrees (min.) 80 +/- degrees (min.) Vertical view angle 10 (Top)/30 (Bottom) 80 +/- degrees (min.) 80 +/- degrees (min.) degrees (min.) Pixel pitch 0.252 mm x 0.252 mm...
  • Page 28 ComfortView mode can be enabled and configured using the Dell CinemaColor application. ComfortView mode complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light software solution displays. Low blue light: Dell ComfortView software technology reduces harmful blue light emissions to make extended screen time easy on your eyes.
  • Page 29 You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that is shipped with the product or at Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page.
  • Page 30 Ensure that your computer is shut down and the AC adapter is disconnected. a. Hold <B> key on the keyboard and press the power button for 3 seconds or until the Dell logo appears on the screen. b. Press any key to continue.
  • Page 31 ● Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an immediate and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory module that has received a static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code that is emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory.
  • Page 32 Dell products. In addition, it is critical to keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while servicing the computer. Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport. After working inside your computer...
  • Page 33 ● Plastic scribe Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type and the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced.
  • Page 34 Table 25. Screw list (continued) Component Screw type Quantity Screw image Touchpad bracket M2x2 Touchpad M2x2 I/O daughter-board M2x3 Power button M2x2 Power button with optional M2x2 fingerprint reader Display assembly M2.5x5 Display hinges M2.5x3.8 System board ● M2x2 ● 1 ●...
  • Page 35 Working inside your computer...
  • Page 36 19. 2.5-inch hard drive NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options.
  • Page 37 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The replaceable components in this chapter are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). CAUTION: Customers can replace only the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) following the safety precautions and replacement procedures. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites...
  • Page 38 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Page 39 Steps 1. Remove the six screws (M2x5) and loosen the two captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover starting from the recesses, which are located in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover, near the hinges.
  • Page 40 3. Pry open the top side of the base cover and continue working on the left and right sides to open the base cover. 4. Lift and remove the base cover off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the base cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
  • Page 41 Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Page 42 Steps 1. Place the base cover on top of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover latches into place. 3.
  • Page 43 Steps 1. Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry the memory-module retention clips away from the memory module until the memory module pops-up. 2. Slide the memory module at an angle and remove it from the memory-module slot on the system board. 3.
  • Page 44 Steps 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot on the system board. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module slot at an angle. 3. Press down on the memory module to snap it on the system board. Ensure that the memory-module retention clips have locked the memory module.
  • Page 45 About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a M.2 2230 solid-state drive installed. NOTE: The M.2 card that is installed on your system depends on the configuration ordered. Supported card configurations on the M.2 card slot are: ●...
  • Page 46 Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Place the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive. NOTE: When installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate on the system, tuck the tabs on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive thermal plate under the hooks on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 47 Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Slide and remove the M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 card slot on the system board. Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
  • Page 48 Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card slot on the system board. 2. Slide the M.2 2280 solid-state drive in the M.2 card slot on the system board. 3. Place the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: When installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate on the computer, tuck the tabs on the M.2 2280 solid-state drive thermal plate under the hooks on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 49 Steps 1. Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive flexible flat cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the hard-drive assembly, along with its interposer and flexible flat cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Computers shipped with aluminum chassis include two RF metal wall brackets installed on the left and right sides of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 50 About this task The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align and slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. 2. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive. 3.
  • Page 51 Wireless card Removing the wireless card Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
  • Page 52 Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card. 3. Disconnect the wireless-antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless card. 4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot on the system board. Installing the wireless card Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
  • Page 53 Steps 1. At an angle, slide the wireless card into the wireless-card slot on the system board. 2. Connect the wireless-antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer. Table 26.
  • Page 54 4. Align the screw hole on the wireless-card bracket with the screw hole on the system board. 5. Replace the screw (M2x3.5) to secure the wireless-card bracket and the wireless card to the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover.
  • Page 55 2. Unroute and remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the speakers Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: If the rubber grommets are pushed out when removing the speakers, push them back in before replacing the...
  • Page 56 Steps 1. Using the alignment posts and rubber grommets, place the speakers in the slots on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure that the alignment posts are threaded through the rubber grommets on the speakers. 2. Route the speaker cable along the bottom side of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, over the wireless-antenna cables. Then secure the speaker cable into the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 57 3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Removing the fan Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
  • Page 58 Steps 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the fan off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the fan Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
  • Page 59 Steps 1. Place the fan in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the fan to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the two screws (M2x5) to secure the fan to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
  • Page 60 ● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a rechargeable Li-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See Contact Support at Dell Support Site.
  • Page 61 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following images indicate the location of the 3-cell battery and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Disconnect the hard-drive flexible flat cable from the connector on the system board. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 62 NOTE: Disconnect the hard-drive flexible flat cable to avoid tugging of the hard-drive flexible flat cable on the 3-cell battery. 2. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
  • Page 63 Steps 1. Place the 3-cell battery, along with the battery cable, in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw holes on the 3-cell battery to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the three screws (M2x3) to secure the 3-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
  • Page 64 Steps 1. Using the pull tab, disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Remove the four screws (M2x3) that secure the 4-cell battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the 4-cell battery, along with the battery cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Computers shipped with an aluminum chassis have two RF metal wall brackets installed on the left and right sides of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 65 Steps 1. Carefully push and insert the battery rubber stopper into the bottom-left screw hole of the 4-cell battery. NOTE: When replacing the 4-cell battery, use a plastic scribe to push downward into the bottom-left screw hole to insert the battery rubber stopper into the slot on the new replacement 4-cell battery. 2.
  • Page 66 Steps 1. Unroute the battery cable from the routing guides on the battery. 2. Open the latch and disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the battery. NOTE: To disconnect the battery cable, first push the latch downward to release the connector, and then pull the connector upward to disconnect it from the battery.
  • Page 67 CAUTION: DO NOT pull the battery cable to disconnect it from the battery. This may damage the battery or the battery cable. Connecting the battery cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
  • Page 68 Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery and close the latch. 2. Route the battery cable through the routing guides on the battery. Next steps 1. Install the 3-cell battery or the 4-cell battery, whichever applicable. 2.
  • Page 69 Steps 1. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Loosen the four captive screws in the reverse sequential order mentioned on the heat sink [4 > 3 > 2 > 1]. 2. Lift the heat sink off the system board. Installing the heat sink CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
  • Page 70 Steps 1. Place the heat sink in the slot on the system board. 2. Align the screw holes on the heat sink to the screw holes on the system board. 3. Tighten the four captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the four captive screws in the sequential order mentioned on the heat sink [1 >...
  • Page 71 Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2x3) and loosen the four captive screws that secure the discrete heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Loosen the four captive screws in the reverse sequential order mentioned on the discrete heat sink [4 > 3 > 2 > 2.
  • Page 72 Steps 1. Place the discrete heat sink on the system board. 2. Align the screw holes on the discrete heat sink to the screw holes on the system board. 3. Replace the three screws (M2x3) and tighten the four captive screws to secure the discrete heat sink to the system board. NOTE: Tighten the four captive screws in the sequential order mentioned on the discrete heat sink [1 >...
  • Page 73 Steps 1. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad FFC from the connector on the system board. 2. Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Lift the touchpad bracket off the touchpad assembly. 4.
  • Page 74 About this task NOTE: Ensure that the touchpad is aligned with the guides available on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and the gap on either sides of the touchpad is equal. The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1.
  • Page 75 I/O daughter-board cable Removing the I/O daughter-board cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the fan. About this task The following image indicates the location of the I/O daughter-board cable and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
  • Page 76 About this task The following image indicates the location of the I/O daughter-board cable and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Place the I/O daughter-board cable on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: For computers shipped with a plastic chassis, carefully slide the I/O daughter-board cable underneath the wireless-antenna cables to place the I/O daughter-board cable on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 77 Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the left display hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Using a plastic scribe, lift the left display hinge away from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly to access the I/O daughter- board.
  • Page 78 About this task The following images indicate the location of the I/O daughter-board and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the ports on the I/O daughter-board to the port openings on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2.
  • Page 79 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the daughter-board. About this task The following images indicate the location of the power button and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1.
  • Page 80 Steps 1. Place the power button in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw hole on the power button to the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the screw (M2x2) to secure the power button to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1.
  • Page 81 Steps 1. Peel back the tape that secures the optional fingerprint-reader flexible printed circuit to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Remove the screw (M2x2) that secures the power button with optional fingerprint reader to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
  • Page 82 Steps 1. Place the power button with optional fingerprint reader in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Align the screw hole on the power button with optional fingerprint reader to the screw hole on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 83 Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Using a plastic scribe, lift the right display hinge away from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly to access the power- adapter port.
  • Page 84 Steps 1. Align and place the power-adapter port in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The power-adapter port is secured in place by the right display hinge. There is no screw, tape, or adhesives securing the power-adapter port to the palm rest. As a result, technicians should take note of whether the power- adapter port has fallen out of the computer during subsequent removal procedures.
  • Page 85 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. NOTE: This procedure applies only to systems shipped with a plastic chassis. About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 86 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 87 Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board. NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis. 2. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 3. Unroute the wireless-antenna cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis.
  • Page 88 Installing the display assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. CAUTION: The maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 135 degrees. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: Ensure that the display hinges are opened to the maximum before replacing the display assembly on the palm-rest...
  • Page 89 Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface. 2. Slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly at an angle and place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on the display assembly. NOTE: The power-adapter port is secured in place by the right display hinge. There is no screw, tape, or adhesives securing the power-adapter port to the palm-rest.
  • Page 90 6. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis. 7. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a plastic chassis.
  • Page 91 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4. Remove the display assembly. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following images indicate the location of the display hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
  • Page 92 Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface and gently open the display hinges to at least 90 degrees. 2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the left display-hinge cap from its right side and remove it from the left display hinge. 3.
  • Page 93 About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following images indicate the location of the display hinge caps and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the rib, inside the right display-hinge cap, to the left-outer side of the right display hinge. 2.
  • Page 94 Display bezel Removing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4.
  • Page 95 2. Carefully pry open the outer edge of the bottom side of the display bezel. 3. Using the plastic scribe, pry open the outside edge of the left, right, and top sides of the display bezel. 4. Lift and remove the display bezel from the display assembly. CAUTION: DO NOT use a plastic scribe or any other objects to pry up the display bezel in the manner shown below, as the pressure applied on the display panel by the scribe may damage the display panel.
  • Page 96 Installing the display bezel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following image indicates the location of the display bezel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 97 Steps 1. Place the display assembly on a clean and flat surface. 2. Align and place the display bezel on the display assembly. 3. Starting from the top corner, press on the display bezel and work around the entire bezel until it clicks onto the display assembly.
  • Page 98 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4. Remove the display assembly. 5. Remove the display hinge caps. 6. Remove the display bezel. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis.
  • Page 99 Installing the display hinges CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following images indicate the location of the display hinges and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 100 Next steps 1. Install the display bezel. 2. Install the display hinge caps. 3. Install the display assembly. 4. Install the wireless card. 5. Install the base cover. 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display panel Removing the display panel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
  • Page 101 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 102 Steps 1. Using a plastic scribe, pry the display panel from the bottom-right corner. 2. Using your hands, gently pry the display panel from the tabs along the right side of the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 103 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 for the left side of the display panel assembly. Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 104 4. Lift the bottom side of the display panel and slide it downward to release the display brackets from the slots at the top side of the display back-cover. 5. Gently flip the display panel assembly forward, peel back the tape that secures the display cable to the connector on the rear of the display panel.
  • Page 105 Installing the display panel CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following images indicate the location of the display panel and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 106 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
  • Page 107 Steps 1. Place the display panel and display assembly on a clean and flat surface. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel and close the latch. 3. Adhere the tape to secure the display cable to the connector on the display panel. 4.
  • Page 108 Camera Removing the camera CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4. Remove the display assembly.
  • Page 109 Installing the camera CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following images indicate the location of the camera module and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
  • Page 110 Display cable Removing the display cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the wireless card. 4.
  • Page 111 Steps 1. Disconnect the display eDP cable from the connector on the camera module. 2. Carefully peel back and remove the display eDP cable from the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Installing the display cable CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
  • Page 112 About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis. The following image indicates the location of the display cable and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Adhere the display eDP cable to the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 2.
  • Page 113 5. Install the display assembly. 6. Install the wireless card. 7. Install the base cover. 8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Display back-cover and antenna assembly Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites 1.
  • Page 114 Steps After performing the pre-requisites, you are left with the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Installing the display back-cover and antenna assembly CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only. Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers with a plastic chassis.
  • Page 115 Steps Place the display back-cover and antenna assembly on a flat surface and perform the post-requisites to install the display back-cover and antenna assembly. Next steps 1. Install the display cable. 2. Install the camera. 3. Install the display panel. 4.
  • Page 116 Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. 3. Remove the memory module. 4. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, whichever applicable. 5. Remove the wireless card.
  • Page 117 13. M.2 solid-state drive connector The following images indicate the location of the system board and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 118 NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a keyboard backlight installed. f. Battery cable g. Touchpad FFC h. 2.5-inch hard drive FFC NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a 2.5-inch hard drive installed. Speaker cable 4.
  • Page 119 1. Fan cable connector 2. I/O daughter-board FFC connector 3. eDP connector 4. Power-adapter port connector 5. Memory module connector 6. Keyboard FFC connector 7. Keyboard-backlight FPC connector 8. Battery connector 9. Touchpad FFC connector 10. 2.5-inch hard drive connector 11.
  • Page 120 Steps 1. Align the ports on the system board to the port openings on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. At an angle, carefully slide and place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4.
  • Page 121 NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a keyboard backlight installed. f. Battery cable g. Touchpad FFC h. 2.5-inch hard drive FFC NOTE: This step applies only to computers shipped with a 2.5-inch hard drive installed. Speaker cable 6.
  • Page 122 About this task NOTE: The palm-rest and keyboard assembly cannot be further disassembled once all the pre-removal parts procedures are completed. If the keyboard is malfunctioning and is required to be replaced, replace the entire palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The hard-drive bracket is required to support the 2.5-inch hard drive for Inspiron 15 3530 (Intel RPL-U processor).
  • Page 123 2. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis, remove the right and left RF metal wall bracket from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: The left and right RF metal wall brackets MUST be transferred to the replacement palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 124 About this task NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached to it in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the thermal bond between the system board and heat sink. NOTE: The hard-drive bracket is required to support the 2.5-inch hard drive for Inspiron 15 3530 (Intel RPL-U processor). In the event of palm-rest and keyboard assembly replacement, transfer the hard drive bracket to the new replacement palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  • Page 125 3. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis and a 4-cell battery installed, replace the two screws (M2x2) to secure the left RF metal wall bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Install the display assembly.
  • Page 126 13. Install the 2.5-inch hard drive. NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with a 2.5-inch hard drive installed. 14. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive, whichever applicable. 15. Install the memory module. 16.
  • Page 127 ● Windows 11 Home ● Windows 11 Home in S mode ● Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading, or installing drivers, it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Base article Drivers and Downloads FAQs 000123347. Software...
  • Page 128 BIOS Setup NOTE: Depending on the computer and the installed devices, the options that are listed in this section may or may not be displayed. CAUTION: Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. Before you change the settings in BIOS Setup, it is recommended that you note down the original settings for future reference.
  • Page 129 ● UEFI M.2 solid-state drive Boot ● UEFI HTTPs Boot The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen. System setup options NOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items that are listed in this section may or may not appear.
  • Page 130 Table 28. System setup options — System information menu (continued) Overview Memory Available Displays the total computer memory available. Memory Speed Displays the memory speed. Memory Channel Mode Displays single or dual channel mode. Memory Technology Displays the technology that is used for the memory. DIMM A Size Displays the total DIMM A computer memory available, with memory type.
  • Page 131 Table 29. System setup options — Boot Configuration menu (continued) Boot Configuration By default, PK option is selected. Table 30. System setup options — Integrated Devices menu  Integrated Devices Date/Time Date Sets the computer date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Changes to the date take effect immediately.
  • Page 132 Table 31. System setup options — Storage menu (continued) Storage M.2 PCIe SSD Type Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD type information of the computer. Device Displays the M.2 PCIe SSD device information of the computer. Table 32. System setup options — Display menu  Display Display Brightness Brightness on battery power...
  • Page 133 Enables or disables cloud Service OS recovery if the main OS fails to boot within the number of failures equal or greater than the value specified by Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold, and local Service does not boot, or is not installed.
  • Page 134 Updating the BIOS in Windows Steps 1. Go to Dell Support Site. 2. Go to Identify your product or search support. In the box, enter the product identifier, model, service request or describe what you are looking for, and then click Search.
  • Page 135 ● USB drive formatted to the FAT32 file system (the drive does not have to be bootable) ● BIOS executable file that you downloaded from the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB drive ● AC power adapter must be connected to the computer ●...
  • Page 136 The flash BIOS menu is displayed. 3. Click Flash from file. 4. Select the external USB device. 5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then click Submit. 6. Click Update BIOS. The computer restarts to flash the BIOS. 7.
  • Page 137 6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup. The computer restarts. Clearing system and setup passwords About this task To clear the system or setup passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at Contact Support. NOTE: For information about how to reset Windows or application passwords, see the documentation accompanying Windows or your application.
  • Page 138 ● Using a non-Dell or incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell that is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
  • Page 139 Check diagnostics About this task SupportAssist diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of options for particular devices or device groups allowing you to: ●...
  • Page 140 LCD Built-in Self-Test (BIST) Dell laptops have a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with the LCD (screen) of the Dell laptop or with the video card (GPU) and computer settings.
  • Page 141 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. Table 42. Diagnostic-light LED codes ...
  • Page 142 You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into the primary operating system due to software or hardware failures.
  • Page 143 6. Install the battery. 7. Install the base cover. 8. Connect the power adapter to the computer. 9. Turn on the computer. NOTE: For more information about performing a hard reset, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at the Dell Support Site. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 144 Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 43. Self-help resources  Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services Dell Site My Dell app...

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