Dell 15 5547 Owner's Manual

Inspiron 155000 SeriesOwner's ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 5547Regulatory Model: P39FRegulatory Type: P39F001

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, p

After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.1 Replace all screws

Removing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

3 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover off the base frame.1 plastic scribe 2 notch3 base cover13

Replacing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the base frame.2 Using the pull tab, slide the hard-drive assembly out of the ba

3 Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive.1 hard-drive assembly 2 hard-drive cable4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Procedure1 Using your fingertips, pry apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.1 memory-module

Replacing the Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Replacing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Befo

4 Note the display-cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.1 routing guide 2 display cable5 Disconnect the fan cable from the sys

7 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the base frame.1 fan cable 2 fan3 screws (2)8 Lift the fan off the base frame.28

Replacing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Bef

ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer... 9Before You Begin ...

Removing the KeyboardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Procedure1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.2 Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure the keyboard

4 Lift the latches and disconnect the keyboard and keyboard-backlight cables from the system board.NOTE: The keyboard-backlight cable is present only

Replacing the KeyboardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

NOTE: Keyboard-backlight cable is present only on a backlit-keyboard.1 Place the keyboard on a flat and clean surface.1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-bac

3 Using the alignment line, gently fold the keyboard cable.1 keyboard cable 2 alignment linePost-requisites1 Replace the battery.2 Replace the base

Removing the Base FrameWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Procedure1 Turn over the computer and open the display.2 Lift the latches and disconnect the status-light cable and touchpad cable from the system b

3 Remove the screws that secure the base frame to the palm-rest assembly.1 palm-rest assembly 2 screws (10)4 Close the display and turn the computer

5 Remove the screws that secure the base frame to the palm-rest assembly.1 screws (9) 2 base frame6 Using your fingertips, starting from the rear, p

Removing the Memory Module(s)... 21Prerequisites...

Replacing the Base FrameWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Procedure1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.1 coin-cell battery 2 coin-cell battery cable2 Peel off the coin-cell batter

Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Removing the Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Procedure1 In sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.1 screws (6) 2 proces

Replacing the Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the I/O BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Procedure1 Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.2 Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest assembly.1 screw 2 I/O boar

Replacing the I/O BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Base Frame...36Prerequisites...

Removing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

3 Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the palm-rest assembly.1 speaker cable 2 speakers (2)51

Replacing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Removing the Status-Light BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

4 Lift the status-light board, along with the cable, off the palm rest.1 screw 2 status-light board54

Replacing the Status-Light BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Removing the Power-Adapter PortWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

3 Pry the power-adapter port out of the slot on the palm rest.1 power-adapter port cable 2 power-adapter port57

Replacing the Power-Adapter PortWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

Removing the Speakers... 50Prerequisites...

Procedure1 Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.2 Peel off the antenna cable from the system board.1 power-adapter port cable 2 ant

5 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly.1 screws (2) 2 system board61

Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Removing the Display AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Procedure1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.2 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.1 screw

4 Slide out and remove the palm-rest assembly off the display hinges.1 palm-rest assembly 2 display assembly1 display assembly65

Replacing the Display AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Palm RestWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm rest.1 screws (2) 2 system board2 Lift the system board from the inner edge an

3 Lift the system board off the palm rest.1 palm rest69

Removing the Display Assembly...63Prerequisites...

Replacing the Palm RestWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Display BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Procedure1 Using your fingertips, gently pry up the inner edges of the display bezel.1 display bezel2 Lift the display bezel off the display assembl

Replacing the Display BezelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.2 Lift the display panel slightly off the display back-cover, r

3 Disconnect the display cable from the display panel.1 display cable76

Replacing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Display BracketsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display back-cover.1 display brackets (2) 2 screws (10)2 Rotate the brackets fr

Removing the Display Brackets... 78Prerequisites...

Replacing the Display BracketsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in B

Procedure1 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the camera off the display back-cover.2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera.1 plastic scribe 2

Replacing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

1 camera cable 2 display cable85

Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

Flashing the BIOSYou 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 o

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Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contact