Dell 3537 Owner's Manual

Inspiron 15/15ROwner’s ManualComputer model: Inspiron 3521/5521/5537/3537Regulatory model: P28F Regulatory type: P28F001/P28F003OM_Book.book Page 1

10 | Removing the BatteryRemoving the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com

Replacing the Battery | 11Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

12 | Removing the Memory Module(s)Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

Removing the Memory Module(s) | 133 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector unti

14 | Replacing the Memory Module(s)Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 15Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety info

16 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly.4 Remove the optical

Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 17Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety in

18 | Removing the Hard-Drive AssemblyRemoving the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 193 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.4 Remove the screws that secure the

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

20 | Replacing the Hard-Drive AssemblyReplacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

Removing the Keyboard | 21Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

22 | Removing the Keyboard5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.6 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest a

Replacing the Keyboard | 23Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

24 | Removing the Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

Removing the Palm Rest | 253 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.4 Lift the connector latches and, using the pull-tab

26 | Removing the Palm Rest5 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest to the system board. CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest assembly fr

Replacing the Palm Rest | 27Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

28 | Removing the Wireless Mini-CardRemoving the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 293 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the mini-card connector.1 wireless mini-card 2 mini-card co

Contents | 3ContentsBefore You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

Removing the I/O Board | 31Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

32 | Replacing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

Removing the System Board | 33Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

34 | Removing the System BoardProcedure1 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.2 Disconnect the display cable from th

Removing the System Board | 354 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base.5 Lift the system board off the computer bas

36 | Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 37Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

38 | Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryProcedure1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface.2 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 39Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

4 | ContentsRemoving the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 | Removing the Heat SinkRemoving the Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

Removing the Heat Sink | 41Procedure1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface.2 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sin

42 | Replacing the Heat SinkReplacing the Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo

Removing the Fan | 43Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer an

44 | Removing the FanProcedure1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface.2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.3 Remove

Replacing the Fan | 45Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer

46 | Removing the SpeakersRemoving the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

Removing the Speakers | 473 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 33.4 Note the speaker-cable routing and remov

48 | Replacing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

Removing the Display Assembly | 49Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

Contents | 5Removing the Coin-Cell Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

50 | Removing the Display Assembly4 Move the power-adapter port cable away from the screws on the display hinge.5 Remove the screws that secure

Replacing the Display Assembly | 51Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th

52 | Removing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

Removing the Display Bezel | 53Procedure1 Press and lift the hinge covers to remove them from the display assembly. CAUTION: It is recommended to u

54 | Replacing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

Removing the Display Hinges | 55Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

56 | Removing the Display HingesProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.2 Lift the display hinges off

Replacing the Display Hinges | 57Replacing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp

58 | Removing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp

Removing the Display Panel | 59Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.2 Gently lift the display panel

6 | ContentsRemoving the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 | Removing the Display Panel3 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel.4 Disconnect the display cable from the displ

Replacing the Display Panel | 61Replacing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi

62 | Removing the Camera ModuleRemoving the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

Removing the Camera Module | 63Procedure1 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover.2 Disconnect the camera cabl

64 | Replacing the Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

Flashing the BIOS | 65Flashing the BIOSYou may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To

Before You Begin | 7Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off yo

8 | Before You BeginSafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal s

After Working Inside Your Computer | 9After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following:• Re