DELL Vostro 3500 Service User Manual

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Vostro 3500 Service Manual

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Prerequisites. Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless.

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Vostro 3500
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P90F Regulatory Type: P90F005 / P90F006 April 2021 Rev. A01

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.
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Contents

Chapter 1: Working on your computer........................................................................................... 6 Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Before working inside your computer....................................................................................................................... 6 Safety precautions.........................................................................................................................................................7 Electrostatic discharge--ESD protection................................................................................................................7 ESD field service kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 After working inside your computer..........................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Technology and components.......................................................................................10 USB features.......................................................................................................................................................................10 Power button LED behavior............................................................................................................................................ 12 HDMI 1.4............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3: Exploded View............................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 4: Disassembly and reassembly ...................................................................................... 17 Secure Digital Card............................................................................................................................................................ 17 Removing the Secure Digital card............................................................................................................................ 17 Installing the Secure Digital card.............................................................................................................................. 18 Base cover........................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Removing the base cover...........................................................................................................................................19 Installing the base cover.............................................................................................................................................21 Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Lithium-ion battery precautions...............................................................................................................................23 Disconnecting the battery.........................................................................................................................................23 Reconnecting the battery..........................................................................................................................................24 Removing the battery.................................................................................................................................................25 Installing the battery...................................................................................................................................................26 Memory modules............................................................................................................................................................... 28 Removing the memory module.................................................................................................................................28 Installing the memory module...................................................................................................................................28 WLAN card..........................................................................................................................................................................29 Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................................................................29 Installing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................... 30 Solid-state drive................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive............................................................................................................ 32 Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive...............................................................................................................32 Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive............................................................................................................ 33 Installing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive...............................................................................................................34 Hard drive............................................................................................................................................................................35 Removing the hard drive assembly......................................................................................................................... 35 Installing the hard drive assembly........................................................................................................................... 36 Coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Removing the coin-cell...............................................................................................................................................38

Contents

Installing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................................. 39 System fan.......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Removing the system fan..........................................................................................................................................39 Installing the system fan............................................................................................................................................40 Heat sink.............................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Removing the Heatsink - UMA................................................................................................................................. 41 Installing the Heatsink - UMA...................................................................................................................................42 Removing the Heatsink - Discrete.......................................................................................................................... 43 Installing the Heatsink - Discrete.............................................................................................................................44 Speakers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Removing the speakers..............................................................................................................................................45 Installing the speakers................................................................................................................................................ 46 IO board............................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Removing the IO board.............................................................................................................................................. 47 Installing the IO board................................................................................................................................................ 48 Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................49 Removing the touch pad assembly......................................................................................................................... 49 Installing the touch pad assembly........................................................................................................................... 50 Display assembly................................................................................................................................................................ 51 Removing the display assembly................................................................................................................................ 51 Installing the display assembly..................................................................................................................................53 Display bezel....................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Removing the display bezel.......................................................................................................................................54 Installing the display bezel ....................................................................................................................................... 58 Display panel.......................................................................................................................................................................58 Removing the display panel...................................................................................................................................... 58 Installation display panel............................................................................................................................................. 61 Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................63 Removing the camera.................................................................................................................................................63 Installing the camera...................................................................................................................................................64 Display back-cover and antenna assembly................................................................................................................. 65 Removing the display back-cover........................................................................................................................... 65 Installing the display back-cover............................................................................................................................. 65 Power button..................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Removing the power button.....................................................................................................................................66 Installing the power button....................................................................................................................................... 67 System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Removing the system board - Realtek audio........................................................................................................68 Installing the system board - Realtek audio.......................................................................................................... 70 Removing the system board - Cirrus Logic audio................................................................................................72 Installing the system board - Cirrus Logic audio.................................................................................................. 74 Power-adapter port.......................................................................................................................................................... 77 Removing the power adapter port.......................................................................................................................... 77 Installing the power adapter port.............................................................................................................................77 Palm-rest and keyboard assembly.................................................................................................................................78 Removing the palmrest and keyboard assembly.................................................................................................. 78
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................80 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics...............................................................................80 Running SupportAssist diagnostics.........................................................................................................................80

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System diagnostic lights...................................................................................................................................................81 WiFi power cycle............................................................................................................................................................... 82
Chapter 6: Getting help...............................................................................................................83 Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................. 83

Contents

1
Working on your computer
Topics:
· Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Prerequisites Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
About this task 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 power source. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 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; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
Before working inside your computer
Steps 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.

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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. After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.
CAUTION: Place the computer on a flat, soft, and clean surface to avoid scratches on the display.
7. Place the computer face down.
Safety precautions
The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions. Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly: Turn off the system and all attached peripherals. Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power. Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system. Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat. Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.
Standby power
Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features. Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board.
Bonding
Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal and never to a painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.
Electrostatic discharge--ESD protection
ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors, memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD protection is an increasing concern. Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable. Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures. 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 DIMM that has received a static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory. Intermittent Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent failures means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock, but the tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened trace may take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc. The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.

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Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage: Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not
provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage. Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you discharge static electricity from your body. Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.
ESD field service kit
The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: anti-static mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.
Components of an ESD field service kit
The components of an ESD field service kit are: Anti-Static Mat The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an
anti-static mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on the system being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on the mat. ESD-sensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag. Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at least once per week. ESD Wrist Strap Tester The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester is the best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional office to find out if they have one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails. Insulator Elements It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are insulators and often highly charged. Working Environment Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example, deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open flat work area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of system that is being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically handling any hardware components ESD Packaging All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags are preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part arrived in. The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the original box that the new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESD-protected work surface, and parts should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag. 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.
ESD protection summary
It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

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After working inside your computer
About this task NOTE: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.
Steps 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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Technology and components

This chapter details the technology and components available in the system.
Topics:
· USB features · Power button LED behavior · HDMI 1.4

USB features

Universal Serial Bus, or USB, was introduced in 1996. It dramatically simplified the connection between host computers and peripheral devices like mouses, keyboards, external drivers, and printers.

Table 1. USB evolution

Type

Data Transfer Rate

USB 2.0

480 Mbps

USB 3.2 Gen 1

5 Gbps

Category High Speed Super-Speed

Introduction Year 2000 2010

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Super-Speed USB)
For years, the USB 2.0 has been firmly entrenched as the de facto interface standard in the PC world with about 6 billion devices sold, and yet the need for more speed grows by ever faster computing hardware and ever greater bandwidth demands. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 finally has the answer to the consumer's demands with a theoretically 10 times faster than its predecessor. In a nutshell, USB 3.2 Gen 1 features are as follows:
Higher transfer rates (up to 5 Gbps) Increased maximum bus power and increased device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices New power management features Full-duplex data transfers and support for new transfer types Backward USB 2.0 compatibility New connectors and cable
The topics below cover some of the most commonly asked questions regarding USB 3.2 Gen 1.

Speed
Currently, there are 3 speed modes that are defined by the latest USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification. They are Super-Speed, Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed. The new Super-Speed mode has a transfer rate of 4.8 Gbps. While the specification retains Hi-Speed, and Full-Speed USB mode, commonly known as USB 2.0 and 1.1 respectively, the slower modes still operate at 480 Mbps and 12 Mbps respectively and are kept to maintain backward compatibility.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 achieves the much higher performance by the technical changes below:
An additional physical bus that is added in parallel with the existing USB 2.0 bus (see the figure below). USB 2.0 previously had four wires (power, ground, and a pair for differential data); USB 3.2 Gen 1 adds four more for two
pairs of differential signals (receive and transmit) for a combined total of eight connections in the connectors and cabling.

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USB 3.2 Gen 1 utilizes the bi-directional data interface, rather than USB 2.0's half-duplex arrangement. This gives a 10-fold increase in theoretical bandwidth.

With today's ever increasing demands that are placed on data transfers with high-definition video content, terabyte storage devices, high megapixel count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever come close to the 480Mbps theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320 Mbps (40 MB/s) -- the actual real-world maximum. Similarly, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections will never achieve 4.8Gbps. We will likely see a real-world maximum rate of 400 MB/s with overheads. At this speed, USB 3.2 Gen 1 is a 10x improvement over USB 2.0.
Applications
USB 3.2 Gen 1 opens up the laneways and provides more headroom for devices to deliver a better overall experience. Where USB video was barely tolerable previously (both from a maximum resolution, latency, and video compression perspective), it's easy to imagine that with 5-10 times the bandwidth available, USB video solutions should work that much better. Single-link DVI requires almost 2Gbps throughput. Where 480Mbps was limiting, 5Gbps is more than promising. With its promised 4.8Gbps speed, the standard will find its way into some products that previously weren't USB territory, like external RAID storage systems.
Listed below are some of the available Super-Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 products:
External Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drives Portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drives USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Docks & Adapters USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drives & Readers USB 3.2 Gen 1 Solid-state Drives USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAIDs Optical Media Drives Multimedia Devices Networking USB 3.2 Gen 1 Adapter Cards & Hubs
Compatibility
The good news is that USB 3.2 Gen 1 has been carefully planned from the start to peacefully co-exist with USB 2.0. First of all, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 specifies new physical connections and thus new cables to take advantage of the higher speed capability of the new protocol, the connector itself remains the same rectangular shape with the four USB 2.0 contacts in the exact same location as before. Five new connections to carry receive and transmitted data independently are present on USB 3.2 Gen 1 cables and only come into contact when connected to a proper Super-Speed USB connection.

Technology and components

Power button LED behavior
On certain Dell Latitude systems, the power button LED is used to provide an indication of the system status, and as a result the power button illuminates when pressed. The systems with the optional power button/fingerprint reader will have no LED under the power button and hence will apply the available LED's in the system to provide an indication of the system status.
Power button LED behavior without Fingerprint reader
System is ON (S0) = LED illuminates solid white. System in Sleep/Standby (S3, SOix) = LED is off System is Off/Hibernating (S4/S5) = LED is off
Power On and LED behavior with Fingerprint reader
Pressing the power button for a duration between 50 msec to 2 sec turns on the device. Power button does not register additional presses until the SOL (Sign-Of-Life) has been provided to the user. System LED's illuminates upon pressing the power button. All the available LED's (Keyboard backlit/ Keyboard caps lock LED/ Battery Charge LED) illuminates and displays specified
behavior. The auditory tone is Off by default. It can be enabled in the BIOS setup. Safeguards do not time out if the device gets hung during the logon process. Dell logo: Turns on within 2 secs after pressing the power button. Full boot: Within 22 secs after pressing the power button. Below is the example timelines:

Technology and components

Power button with fingerprint reader will have no LED and will leverage the available LED's in the system to provide indication of the system status

Power Adapter LED: The LED on Power adapter connector illuminates white when power is supplied from electrical outlet.
Battery Indicator LED: If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: 1. Solid white -the battery is charging. When the charge is complete the LED turns off.
If the computer is running on a battery, the battery light operates as follows: 1. Off -the battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
2. Solid amber -the battery charge is critically low. A low battery state is approximately 30 minutes or less of battery life remaining.
Camera LED White LED activates when camera is on.
Mic Mute LED: When activated (muted), the mic mute LED on the F4 Key should illuminate WHITE.
RJ45 LEDs: Table 2. LED on either side of RJ45 port

Link speed indicator (LHS)

Activity indicator (RHS)

Green

Amber

Technology and components

HDMI 1.4
This topic explains the HDMI 1.4 and its features along with the advantages.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a DVD player, or A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital TV (DTV). The primary advantage is cable reduction and content protection provisions. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multichannel digital audio on a single cable.
Advantages of HDMI
Quality HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality. Low-cost HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats
in a simple, cost-effective manner. Audio HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multichannel surround sound. HDMI combines video and multichannel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple
cables currently used in A/V systems. HDMI supports communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality.

Technology and components

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Exploded View

1. Base cover 2. Battery 3. DC-in Port 4. Solid-State Drive bracket 5. Solid-State Drive 6. WLAN Card 7. System Board 8. Memory modules

Exploded View

9. Speakers 10. Palmrest Assembly 11. Touchpad 12. Display Assembly 13. Power Button Module 14. IO Board 15. Coin Cell Battery 16. HDD Assembly 17. Heatsink assembly 18. Fan Assembly
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.

Exploded View

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Disassembly and reassembly
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Topics:
· Secure Digital Card · Base cover · Battery · Memory modules · WLAN card · Solid-state drive · Hard drive · Coin-cell battery · System fan · Heat sink · Speakers · IO board · Touchpad · Display assembly · Display bezel · Display panel · Camera · Display back-cover and antenna assembly · Power button · System board · Power-adapter port · Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Secure Digital Card
Removing the Secure Digital card
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Push the secure digital card to release it from the computer. 2. Slide the secure digital card out of the computer.
Installing the Secure Digital card
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps Slide the secure digital into the slot until it clicks into place.
Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Base cover
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Remove the seven (M2.5x6) screws and loosen the two captive screws from the base cover.

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2. Pry open the base cover starting from the recesses located in the U-shaped indents at the top edge of the base cover near the hinges.

NOTE: CAUTION: DO NOT pry up from the edge near the vents at the top side of the base cover as this may damage

the base cover. 3. Lift up the top side of the base cover and remove it from the system.
Installing the base cover
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Align and place the base cover on the computer, press the edges and sides of the base cover until it snaps into place.

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2. Tighten the seven (M2.5x6) screws and the two captive screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
Next steps 1. Replace the SD card 2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION: Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by
disconnecting the AC adapter from the system to allow the battery to drain. Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects. Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells. Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery. Do not bend the battery. Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery. Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental
puncture or damage to the battery and other system components. 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 lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell. Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
Disconnecting the battery
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Peel back the tape covering the battery connector. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Reconnecting the battery
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Replace the tape covering the battery connector.
Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Install the SD card. 3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the battery
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the battery to the palmrest. 2. Lift and move the battery away from the computer.
Installing the battery
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the palm rest assembly.
NOTE: When installing the battery into the system, insert the tab at the bottom left corner of the battery into the hook on the bottom side of the palm rest.
2. Replace the three (M2x3) screws that secure the battery to the palmrest. 3. Reconnect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: When installing the battery into the system, insert the tab at the bottom left corner of the battery into the hook

on the bottom side of the palm rest.
Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Install the SD card.

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3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Memory modules
Removing the memory module
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.
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Steps 1. Pry the clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops-up. 2. Remove the memory module from the memory module slot.
Installing the memory module
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module slot and slide the memory module firmly into the
slot at an angle. 2. Press the memory module down until the clips secure it.
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Next steps 1. Connect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the WLAN card bracket to the system board. 2. Slide and remove the WLAN card bracket that secures the WLAN antenna cables. 3. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the connectors on the WLAN card. 4. Pull out the WLAN card from the M.2 port on the system board.
Installing the WLAN card
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Replace the WLAN card into the M.2 Slot on the system board. 2. Connect the WLAN antenna cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.
NOTE:

Table 3. WLAN Antenna Cables Cable color White

Indicator on WLAN White triangle

Black

Black triangle

3. Place the WLAN card bracket to secure the WLAN antenna cables to the WLAN card. 4. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the WLAN bracket and the WLAN card to the palmrest.

Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

Solid-state drive
Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.
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Steps 1. Remove the single (M2x2.2) screw and loosen the single captive screw, securing the SSD thermal plate to the palmrest, to
lift it out of the system. 2. Turn the thermal plate over and remove the single (M2x2) screw securing the M.2 2230 SSD to the thermal plate. 3. Lift the solid-state drive off the thermal plate.
Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Place the solid-state drive into the thermal plate and install the single (M2x2) screw. 2. Slide and insert the tab of the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot. 3. Replace the single (M2x2.2) screw and tighten the single captive screw to secures the thermal plate to the palmrest.
Next steps 1. Connect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Remove the single (M2x2.2) screw and the single captive screw from the thermal bracket and lift the bracket out of the
system. 2. Lift the solid-state drive from the M.2 slot on the system board and remove it from the system.
Installing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Slide and insert the Solid-state drive into the M.2 port on the system board. 2. Place the thermal bracket on the solid-state drive, replace the single (M2x2.2) screw and tighten the captive screw to
secure the thermal plate to the palmrest.
Next steps 1. Connect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Hard drive
Removing the hard drive assembly
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Lift the latch and disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board. 2. Remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the palmrest and lift the hard drive assembly along
with its cable from the system. 3. Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive. 4. Remove the four (M3x3) screws from the hard drive bracket to free the hard drive.
Installing the hard drive assembly
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Align the hard drive with the hard drive bracket and replace the four (M3x3) screws. 2. Connect the interposer to the hard drive. 3. Align and place the hard drive assembly on the palmrest, then replace the three (M2x3) screws to secure the hard drive
assembly to the palmrest. 4. Connect the hard drive cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

Coin-cell battery
Removing the coin-cell
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the IO board.
NOTE: The Coin-cell is installed on the IO board.
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Steps 1. Use a plastic scribe to pry up the coin-cell battery from the slot on the IO daughter board. 2. Remove the coin-cell battery from the IO daughter board.

Disassembly and reassembly

Installing the coin-cell battery
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Steps 1. With the positive-side facing up, insert the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the I/O board. 2. Press the battery until it clicks into place.
Next steps 1. Install the IO board. 2. Connect the battery cable. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Install the SD card. 5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
System fan
Removing the system fan
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Remove the two screws (M2.5x5) that secures the fan to the palmrest.
Installing the system fan
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Align and place the fan on the palm rest. 2. Replace the two screws (M2.5x5) that secure the fan to the palmrest. 3. Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board .
Next steps 1. Reconnect the battery cable. 2. Replace the base cover. 3. Replace the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Heat sink
Removing the Heatsink - UMA
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heatsink to the system board. 2. Lift the heatsink off the system board.
Installing the Heatsink - UMA
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Place the heatsink on the system board and align the captive screws on the heatsink with the screw holes on the system
board. 2. Tiighten the four captive screws to secure the heatsink to the system board.
Next steps 1. Reconnect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the Heatsink - Discrete
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Loosen the four captive screws and remove the three (M2x3) screws that secure the heatsink to the system board. 2. Lift the heatsink off the system board.
Installing the Heatsink - Discrete
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Place the heatsink on the system board and align the captive screws on the heatsink with the screw holes on the system
board. 2. Tiighten the four captive screws and install the three (M2x4) screws to secure the heatsink to the system board.
Next steps 1. Reconnect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Speakers
Removing the speakers
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the SSD.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 2. Unroute and remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on palmrest. 3. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the system.
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 speakers.

Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Using the alignment posts and rubber grommets, place the speakers in the slots on the palm rest. 2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palmrest. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board .
Next steps 1. Install the SSD. 2. Reconnect the battery cable. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Install the SD card. 5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
IO board
Removing the IO board
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. [For models shipped with a fingerprint reader] : Disconnect the fingerprint reader to IO daughter board FFC and IO daughter
board to system board FFC from the IO daughter board. 2. [For models shipped without a fingerprint reader] : Disconnect the power button FFC, IO daughter board FFC, and display
cable from the system board. 3. Peel back the power button FFC and IO daughter board FFC from the palm rest. 4. Remove the three (M2x4) screws that secure the IO board to the palmrest, and remove the IO board from the system. 5. Disconnect and remove the power button FFC and IO daughter board FFC from the IO daughter board.
Installing the IO board
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Reconnect the power button FFC and IO daughter board FFC to the IO daughter board. 2. Place the IO daughter board onto the from the system. 3. Replace the three (M2x4) screws to secure the IO daughter board to the palmrest. 4. [For models shipped without a fingerprint reader] : Reconnect the power button FFC, IO daughter board FFC, and display
cable to the connectors on the system board. 5. [For models shipped with a fingerprint reader] : Reconnect the fingerprint reader to IO daughter FFC and IO daughter board
to system board FFC from the IO daughter board.
Next steps 1. Connect the battery cable. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Touchpad
Removing the touch pad assembly
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery.
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Steps 1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the system board. 2. Peel back the conductive tape from the touchpad module. 3. Remove the three (M2x2) screws securing the touchpad bracket in place. 4. Remove the touchpad bracket from the system. 5. Remove the two (M2x2) screws securing the touchpad module in place. 6. Remove the touchpad module with touchpad FFC from the system. 7. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad module.
Installing the touch pad assembly
About this task NOTE: Ensure that the touch pad is aligned with the guides available on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and the gap on either sides of the touch pad is equal.

Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Reconnect the touchpad FFC to the touchpad module. 2. Align and place the touchpad module onto the system. 3. Install the two (M2x2) screws to secure the touchpad module to the palmrest. 4. Install the touchpad bracket on the touchpad and secure it using the three (M2x2) screws. 5. Peel back the conductive tape over the touchpad module. 6. Reconnect the touchpad FFC to the system board.
Next steps 1. Install the battery. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display assembly
Removing the display assembly
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the WLAN.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 2. Unthread the display cable and WLAN antenna cables from the routing channels. 3. Open the system to at least 90-degrees and place the system on the edge of a table so that the palm rest is laying flat on
the table and the display assembly is over the edge. 4. Remove the six (M2.5x6) screws securing the display assembly in place. 5. Remove the display assembly from the system.
Installing the display assembly
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task NOTE: Ensure that the hinges are opened to the maximum before replacing the display assembly on the palmrest and keyboard assembly.

Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Align and place the system under the hinges on the display assembly. 2. Install the six (M2.5x6) screws onto te hinges to secure the display to the system chassis. 3. Re-route the display cable and WLAN antenna cables through the routing channels on the palmrest. 4. Reconnect the display cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps 1. Install the WLAN. 2. Install the base cover. 3. Install the SD card. 4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display bezel
Removing the display bezel
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery cable. 5. Remove the display assembly.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the left and right sides of the display assembly.

2. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the top side of the display assembly.

Disassembly and reassembly

3. Pry open the hinge caps at the bottom side of the display assembly.

4. Pry open the display bezel from the inner edge at the bottom side of the display assembly.

Disassembly and reassembly

5. Lift and remove the display bezel from the display assembly NOTE: CAUTION: DO NOT use a scribe or any other objects to pry up the display bezel in the manners shown in the images below as the pressure applied on the display panel by the scribe will damage the display panel.

Disassembly and reassembly

Installing the display bezel
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task

Steps Align the display bezel with the display back-cover and antenna assembly, and then gently snap the display bezel into place.
Next steps 1. Install the display assembly. 2. Reconnect the battery cable. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Install the SD card. 5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Display panel
Removing the display panel
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the WLAN.

Disassembly and reassembly

6. Remove the display assembly. 7. Remove the display bezel.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Remove the six (M2.5x2.5) and two (M2x2.5) screws securing the display panel to the hinges. 2. Gently flip the display panel assembly forward, peel back the mylar tape securing the display cable on the rear of the display
panel. NOTE: Ensure the panel has a clean and smooth surface to rest on to prevent damage.
3. Disconnect the display cable from the display panel assembly and lift the display panel away from the system. NOTE: Do not remove the metal brackets from the panel.
Installation display panel
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Place the display panel on a flat and clean surface . 2. Connect the display cable to the connector at the back of the display panel and close the latch to secure the cable . 3. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the back of the display panel . 4. Turn the display panel over and place it on the display back-cover . 5. Replace the six (M2x2.5) and two (M2.5x2.5) screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.
Next steps 1. Install the display bezel. 2. Install the display assembly. 3. Install the WLAN. 4. Install the battery. 5. Install the base cover. 6. Install the SD card. 7. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Camera
Removing the camera
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the WLAN. 6. Remove the display assembly. 7. Remove the display bezel. 8. Remove the display panel.
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Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. 2. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the camera off the display back-cover and antenna assembly.
Installing the camera
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
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Steps 1. Using the alignment post, adhere the camera module on the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 2. Connect the camera cable to the camera module.
Next steps 1. Install the display panel. 2. Install the display bezel. 3. Install the display assembly. 4. Install the WLAN. 5. Connect the battery cable. 6. Install the base cover. 7. Install the SD card. 8. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

Display back-cover and antenna assembly
Removing the display back-cover
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the WLAN. 6. Remove the display assembly. 7. Remove the display bezel. 8. Remove the display panel. 9. Remove the camera.
About this task After performing all the preceding steps, you are left with the display back-cover.

Installing the display back-cover
About this task Place the display back-cover on a clean and flat surface.

Disassembly and reassembly

Next steps 1. Install the camera. 2. Install the display panel. 3. Install the display bezel. 4. Install the display assembly. 5. Install the WLAN. 6. Connect the battery cable. 7. Install the base cover. 8. Install the SD card. 9. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Power button
Removing the power button
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the IO board.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps 1. Remove the two (M2x3) screws securing the power button to the palmrest. 2. Disconnect the power button cable and remove the power button from the system.
Installing the power button
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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NOTE: When replacing/re-installing the power button with fingerprint reader assembly on the Vostro 3501, a mylar sticker must be adhered to the fingerprint reader FPC to ensure that it is properly grounded to the palm rest. The mylar sticker is packaged together with new replacement power button with fingerprint reader assemblies
Steps 1. Place the power-button board into the slot on the palmrest. 2. Install the two (M2x3) screws to secure the power button to the palmrest. 3. Connect the power button cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps 1. Install the IO board. 2. Connect the battery cable. 3. Install the base cover. 4. Install the SD card. 5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
System board
Removing the system board - Realtek audio
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the WLAN. 6. Remove the SSD.

Disassembly and reassembly

7. Remove the hard drive assembly. 8. Remove the memory 9. Remove the system fan. 10. Remove the heatsink.
NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink. 11. Remove the display assembly.
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Steps
1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board: a. Speaker cable b. Keyboard FFC

Disassembly and reassembly

c. Power adapter port cable d. Keyboard backlight FFC e. Touchpad FFC f. Hard drive FFC g. IO board FFC h. Fingerprint reader FFC i. Power button FFC from the system board 2. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the system board to the palmrest. 3. Carefully lift the system board away from the chassis.
Installing the system board - Realtek audio
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps
1. Align and place the system board on the palmrest. 2. Replace the single (M2x4) screw that secures the system board to the palmrest.
3. Connect the following cables to the system board: a. Speaker cable b. Keyboard FFC c. Keyboard backlight FFC d. Touchpad FFC e. Hard drive FFC f. IO board FFC g. Power adapter port cable

Disassembly and reassembly

h. Fingerprint reader FFC i. Power button FFC from the system board
Next steps 1. Install the display assembly. 2. Install the heatsink. 3. Install the system fan. 4. Install the memory 5. Install the SSD. 6. Install the WLAN. 7. Install the battery. 8. Install the base cover. 9. Install the SD card. 10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Removing the system board - Cirrus Logic audio
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the WLAN. 6. Remove the SSD. 7. Remove the hard drive assembly. 8. Remove the memory 9. Remove the system fan. 10. Remove the heatsink.
NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink. 11. Remove the display assembly.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Disassembly and reassembly

Steps 1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
a. Speaker cable b. Keyboard FFC c. Power adapter port cable d. Keyboard backlight FFC e. Touchpad FFC f. Hard drive FFC g. IO board FFC h. Fingerprint reader FFC i. Power button FFC from the system board 2. Peel back the Mylar tape from over the screw hole 3. Remove the two (M2x4) screws that secures the system board to the palmrest. 4. Carefully lift the system board away from the chassis.
Installing the system board - Cirrus Logic audio
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Disassembly and reassembly

Steps
1. Align and place the system board on the palmrest. 2. Peel back the Mylar tape from over the screw hole. 3. Replace the two (M2x4) screws that secures the system board to the palmrest. 4. Connect the following cables to the system board:
a. Speaker cable b. Keyboard FFC c. Keyboard backlight FFC d. Touchpad FFC e. Hard drive FFC f. IO board FFC g. Power adapter port cable h. Fingerprint reader FFC i. Power button FFC from the system board
Next steps
1. Install the display assembly. 2. Install the heatsink. 3. Install the system fan. 4. Install the memory 5. Install the SSD. 6. Install the WLAN. 7. Install the battery. 8. Install the base cover. 9. Install the SD card. 10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

Power-adapter port
Removing the power adapter port
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the battery cable. 5. Remove the WLAN. 6. Remove the SSD. 7. Remove the system fan. 8. Remove the display assembly. 9. Remove the system board
NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink.
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Steps 1. Disconnect and un-route the power adapter port module from the system board. 2. Remove the power adapter port module from the system.
Installing the power adapter port
Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Steps Place the power adapter port module into the slot provided on the palmrest.
Next steps 1. Install the system board. 2. Install the display assembly. 3. Install the system fan. 4. Install the SSD. 5. Install the WLAN. 6. Connect the battery cable. 7. Install the base cover. 8. Install the SD card. 9. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Removing the palmrest and keyboard assembly
Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the SD card. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the WLAN. 6. Remove the memory 7. Remove the display assembly. 8. Remove the SSD.

Disassembly and reassembly

9. Remove the hard drive assembly. 10. Remove the speakers. 11. Remove the coin-cell battery. 12. Remove the system fan. 13. Remove the heatsink.
NOTE: The system board can be removed along with the heat sink. 14. Remove the IO board. 15. Remove the touchpad. 16. Remove the power adapter port. 17. Remove the system board.
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NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed together with the heatsink still attached.
After performing the preceding steps, you are left with the palmrest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps
1. Install the system board. 2. Install the power adapter port. 3. Install the touchpad. 4. Install the IO board. 5. Install the heatsink. 6. Install the system fan. 7. Install the coin-cell battery. 8. Install the speakers. 9. Install the hard drive assembly. 10. Install the SSD. 11. Install the display assembly. 12. Install the memory 13. Install the WLAN. 14. Install the battery. 15. Install the base cover. 16. Install the SD card. 17. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Disassembly and reassembly

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Troubleshooting
Topics:
· Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics · System diagnostic lights · WiFi power cycle
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics
About this task The SupportAssist diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The SupportAssist 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: Run tests automatically or in an interactive mode Repeat tests Display or save test results Run thorough tests to introduce additional test options to provide extra information about the failed device(s) View status messages that inform you if tests are completed successfully View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing
NOTE: The SupportAssist window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.
Running SupportAssist diagnostics
Steps 1. Turn on your computer. 2. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. 3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. 4. Click the arrow at the bottom left corner.
Diagnostics front page is displayed. 5. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.
The items detected are listed. 6. To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test. 7. Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests. 8. If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell.
SupportAssist diagnostic User Interface
SupportAssist diagnostic User Interface
About this task This section contains information on Support Assist Basic and Advanced Screen.

Troubleshooting

SupportAssist opens the basic screen on start. You can switch to the advanced screen using the icon at the bottom left of the screen. The advanced screen shows detected devices in a tiled format. Specific tests can be included or excluded only in the advanced mode. The Basic Screen has minimal controls which allows easy navigation for the user to start or stop the diagnostics.

System diagnostic lights

Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power and battery-charge status.
Solid white--Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge.
Amber--Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge.
Off Power adapter is connected, and the battery is fully charged. Computer is running on battery, and the battery has more than 5% charge. Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures.
For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times followed by a pause. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off indicating no memory or RAM is detected.
The following table shows different power and battery-status light patterns and associated problems.

Table 4. LED codes Diagnostic light codes 1,1 1,2 1,3
1,4
1,5 1,6
2,1 2,2 2,3
2,4
2,5
2,6

Problem description