Dell 5348 Owner's Manual

Inspiron 23Owner's ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 23 Model 5348Regulatory Model: W10CRegulatory Type: W10C001

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

18 Replace the back cover.19 Replace the stand assembly.100

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 screw that secures the ground cable to the display-panel base.2 Remove the screws that secure the release latches to the displ

7 Lift the display-panel base off the display bezel.1 display-panel base 2 screws (15)8 Peel the tape that secures the display panel to the display

10 Peel off the display cable from the display panel.1 display-cable connector 2 display cable3 release latches (2)11 Peel off the Mylar from the to

12 Disconnect the touch-control board cable from the touch-control board.1 Mylar 2 touch-control board cable3 touch-control board13 Lift the latches

15 Gently lift the display assembly off the display bezel.1 screws (4) 2 flex cable3 display panel16 Remove the screws that secure the display-panel

17 Remove the display-panel brackets off the display panel.1 screws (4) 2 display-panel brackets (2)3 display panel107

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

Post-requisites1 Replace the antennas.2 Replace the camera.3 Replace the speakers.4 Replace the speaker cover.5 Replace the system board.6 Repla

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Reg

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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• Philips screwdriver• Flat-head screwdriver• Plastic scribe12

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

Technical OverviewWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Be

17 converter board 18 control-buttons board19 optical-drive assemblySystem Board Components1 processor socket 2 camera-cable connector3 Mini Card slot

13 optical-drive data cable connector14 touch-control board cable connector15 power-supply fan cable connector16 video-card fan cable connector17 vide

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

4 Using the screw handle, loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the stand base to the stand riser.1 stand riser 2 stand base3 captive thumbscrew

5 Slide the stand base off the stand riser.1 stand riser 2 stand base19

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

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

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

3 Lift the back cover off the computer.1 plastic scribe 2 back cover22

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

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

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

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

4 Lift the speakers off the display-panel base.1 screws (4) 2 speakers (2)3 speaker cable27

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

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

ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer... 10Before You Begin ...

Procedure1 Using the tabs, pry the memory-module shield off the system-board shield.1 memory-module shield 2 tabs (6)3 system-board shield2 Use your

3 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.1 memory-module connector 2 memory modules (2)3 securing clips (4)31

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

Procedure1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connec

1 memory modules (2)3 Slide the tabs on the memory-module shield under the tabs on the system-board shield until the memory-module shield is fully se

Removing the System-Board ShieldWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Replacing the System-Board ShieldWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

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

Procedure1 Press down on the hard-drive bracket and slide the hard-drive assembly to release it from the hard-drive cage.2 Lift the hard-drive assem

3 Gently pry the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.1 hard-drive 2 hard-drive bracket4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the s

Replacing the Speaker Cover... 25Procedure...

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

Removing the VESA-Mount BracketWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Replacing the VESA-Mount BracketWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Removing the Control-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

3 Disconnect the control-buttons board cable from the connector on the control-buttons board.1 ground cable 2 screw3 control-buttons board cable 4 co

Replacing the Control-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follo

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

3 Lift the converter board off the display-panel base.1 screws (2) 2 display-backlight cable3 converter board 4 converter-board cable47

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

Removing the Power-Supply Diagnostic BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer an

Replacing the Hard Drive...40Procedure...

3 Lift the power-supply diagnostic board off the I/O bracket.1 power-supply diagnostic board2 power-supply diagnostic board cable3 screw 4 I/O bracke

Replacing the Power-Supply Diagnostic BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer a

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

4 Disconnect the microphone cables from the microphones.1 right microphone 2 screws (2)3 left microphone 4 securing tabs (2)5 microphone brackets (2)

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

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

ProcedureCAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removin

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

Replacing the Power-Supply Diagnostic Board...51Procedure...

Removing the I/O BracketWARNING: 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 power port to the I/O bracket.2 Remove the screws that secure the I/O bracket to the display-panel base

4 Lift the I/O bracket off the display-panel base.1 power port 2 I/O bracket62

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

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

Procedure1 Press the securing tab down and slide the optical-drive assembly to release it from the interposer.1 optical-drive assembly 2 interposer3

4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.1 optical-drive bezel 2 optical drive3 optical-drive bracket 4 screws (2)5 Disconnect the

8 Lift the interposer off the display-panel base.1 screws (2) 2 data cable3 power cable67

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

Removing the Power-Supply FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Replacing the I/O Bracket...63Procedure...

Procedure1 Remove the screw that secures the power-supply fan bracket to the display-panel base.2 Lift the power-supply fan bracket off the display-

4 Remove the screws that secure the power-supply fan to the display-panel base.1 power-supply fan 2 screws (2)3 power-supply fan cable71

Replacing the Power-Supply FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Power-Supply UnitWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

4 Disconnect the power-supply fan cable from the power-supply unit.1 power-port cable 2 processor power cable3 power-supply fan cable 4 main power ca

6 Slide and lift the power-supply unit to release it from the display-panel base.1 power-supply unit 2 screw75

Replacing the Power-Supply UnitWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Removing the Processor Heat-SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

4 Lift the processor heat-sink off the system board.1 Mylar 2 screw3 processor heat-sink 4 captive screws (4)78

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

Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink...79Procedure...

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

4 Lift the processor fan off the display-panel base.1 Mylar 2 processor fan3 screws (3) 4 processor-fan cable81

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

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

3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.1 release lever 2 securing tab3 processor cover 4 processor84

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

5 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.1 processor pin-1 indicator 2 processor3 alignment tabs (2) 4 alignm

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

ProcedureNOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system boar

NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors and routing of the cables so that you can reconnect t

Replacing the Camera...95Procedure...

1 screws (12) 2 system board3 Gently lift the system board at an angle and remove the side I/O bracket off the system board.4 Lift the system board

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

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS1 Turn on the computer.2 Press <F2> when the DELL logo is displayed to enter the system setup program.3 N

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

Procedure1 Remove the screw that secures the ground cable and the camera module to the display bezel.2 Move the ground cable away to access the came

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

18 Replace the memory module(s).19 Replace the back cover.20 Replace the stand assembly.96

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

4 Lift the antenna modules off the display bezel.1 screws (2) 2 right antenna module3 left antenna module 4 securing tape98

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