Dell Inspiron 3552 User manual

Type
User manual
Inspiron 15
3000 Series
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P47F
Regulatory Type: P47F003
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Copyright © 2016 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its
subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2016–08
Rev. A01
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 battery..................................................................................................................10
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................10
4 Replacing the battery.................................................................................................................. 11
Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................................11
5 Removing the base panel............................................................................................................. 12
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................12
6 Replacing the base panel............................................................................................................. 13
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Post-requisites......................................................................................................................................................................13
7 Removing the hard drive..............................................................................................................14
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................14
8 Replacing the hard drive..............................................................................................................16
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Post-requisites......................................................................................................................................................................16
9 Removing the memory module..................................................................................................... 17
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................17
10 Replacing the memory module.................................................................................................... 18
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Post-requisites......................................................................................................................................................................18
11 Removing the wireless card........................................................................................................ 19
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................19
12 Replacing the wireless card........................................................................................................20
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................20
Contents
Contents 3
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................20
13 Removing the keyboard..............................................................................................................21
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................21
14 Replacing the keyboard............................................................................................................. 23
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................23
15 Removing the palm rest.............................................................................................................24
Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................................................................24
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
16 Replacing the palm rest............................................................................................................. 27
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
17 Removing the touch pad............................................................................................................ 28
Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................................................................28
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
18 Replacing the touch pad............................................................................................................ 30
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................30
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................30
19 Removing the power-button board..............................................................................................31
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................31
20 Replacing the power-button board.............................................................................................33
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................33
21 Removing the speakers..............................................................................................................34
Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................................................................34
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
22 Replacing the speakers............................................................................................................. 36
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................36
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................36
23 Removing the I/O board............................................................................................................ 37
Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................................................................37
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 37
24 Replacing the I/O board............................................................................................................ 38
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
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Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................38
25 Removing the system board...................................................................................................... 39
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................39
26 Replacing the system board.......................................................................................................42
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................42
27 Removing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................. 43
Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................................................................43
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
28 Replacing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................. 44
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................44
29 Removing the heat sink.............................................................................................................45
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................45
30 Replacing the heat sink............................................................................................................. 47
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 47
31 Removing the fan......................................................................................................................48
Prerequisites.........................................................................................................................................................................48
Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................. 48
32 Replacing the fan..................................................................................................................... 50
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................50
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................50
33 Removing the display assembly.................................................................................................. 51
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................51
34 Replacing the display assembly..................................................................................................53
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................53
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................53
35 Removing the display bezel....................................................................................................... 54
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................54
36 Replacing the display bezel....................................................................................................... 55
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................55
Contents
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Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................55
37 Removing the display panel....................................................................................................... 56
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................56
38 Replacing the display panel....................................................................................................... 58
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................58
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................58
39 Removing the power-adapter port............................................................................................. 59
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................59
40 Replacing the power-adapter port............................................................................................. 60
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................60
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................60
41 Removing the camera................................................................................................................ 61
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................61
42 Replacing the camera................................................................................................................63
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................63
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................63
43 Removing the display hinges......................................................................................................64
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................64
44 Replacing the display hinges......................................................................................................66
Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................66
Post-requisites.....................................................................................................................................................................66
45 Flashing the BIOS..................................................................................................................... 67
46 Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................................ 68
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Contents
Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Topics:
Before you begin
Safety instructions
Recommended tools
Before you begin
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
2. Shut down your computer.
The shut-down instruction varies depending on the operating system installed on your computer.
Windows 10: Click Start > Power > Shut down.
Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, Click the power icon > Shut down.
Windows 7: Click Start > Shut down.
NOTE:
If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor, from your computer.
5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
6. Close the display and turn the computer over.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching pins and
contacts.
CAUTION: 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. See the safety
instructions that shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have
connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When
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disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure
that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Phillips screwdriver
Plastic scribe
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After working inside your computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.
1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
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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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Procedure
Procedure
1. Close the display and turn the computer over.
2. Slide the battery-release latch to the unlocked position.
3. Lift the battery at an angle and remove the battery from the battery bay.
1. battery 2. battery-release latch
4. Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.
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10 Removing the battery
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Procedure
Procedure
Slide the tabs on the battery into the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place.
NOTE:
If the battery is installed correctly, the battery-release latch returns to the locked position.
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Removing the base panel
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Prerequisites
Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the base panel to the computer base.
2. Using your fingertips, gently pry the base panel off the computer base.
1.
computer base 2. screws (2)
3. base panel
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12 Removing the base panel
Replacing the base panel
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Procedure
Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Slide the tabs on the base panel into the slots on the computer base and snap the base panel into place.
2. Replace the screws that secure the base panel to the computer base.
Post-requisites
Replace the battery.
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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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Topics:
Prerequisites
Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the base panel.
Procedure
1. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
3. Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
1.
screws (4) 2. hard-drive assembly
3. hard-drive cable 4. latch
4. Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.
5. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive and lift the bracket off the hard drive.
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14 Removing the hard drive
1. hard drive 2. screws (4)
3. hard-drive bracket 4. interposer
Removing the hard drive 15
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Topics:
Procedure
Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.
2. Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3. Connect the interposer to the hard-drive assembly.
4. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.
5. Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
6. Slide the hard-drive cable in its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the base panel.
2. Replace the battery.
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16 Replacing the hard drive
Removing the memory module
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Prerequisites
Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the base panel.
Procedure
1. Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips at each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
2. Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
1.
securing clips (2) 2. memory module
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Removing the memory module 17
Replacing the memory module
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Procedure
Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
1. notch 2. memory module
3. securing clips 4. tab
Post-requisites
1. Replace the base panel.
2. Replace the battery.
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18 Replacing the memory module
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Prerequisites
Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the base panel.
Procedure
1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
2. Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board.
3. Slide the wireless card out of the wireless-card slot.
1.
antenna cables (2) 2. wireless card
3. screw 4. notch
5. tab
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Removing the wireless card 19
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. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
Procedure
Post-requisites
Procedure
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the wireless card, do not place any cables under it.
1. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot and slide the card into the slot.
2. Replace the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board.
3. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card
supported by your computer:
Table 1. Antenna-cable color scheme
Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color
Main (white triangle) White
Auxiliary (black triangle) Black
Post-requisites
1. Replace the base panel.
2. Replace the battery.
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20 Replacing the wireless card
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