Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
Page 1
... customer preferences for handling and replacing Lithium-ion batteries ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery before removing it by a Dell authorized service technician. To discharge the battery, unplug the AC adapter from Dell. 1 Guidelines for a slim form factor (especially with your Dell computer. Dell, EMC, and other computers with newer ultra-thin...
... customer preferences for handling and replacing Lithium-ion batteries ● Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries. ● Discharge the battery before removing it by a Dell authorized service technician. To discharge the battery, unplug the AC adapter from Dell. 1 Guidelines for a slim form factor (especially with your Dell computer. Dell, EMC, and other computers with newer ultra-thin...
Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
Page 2
For more information on how to improve the performance and lifespan of the laptop battery and to minimize the possibility of occurrence of charge cycles, or exposure to high heat. Frequently Asked Questions. 2 Lithium-ion batteries can swell for various reasons such as age, number of the issue, see Dell Laptop Battery -
For more information on how to improve the performance and lifespan of the laptop battery and to minimize the possibility of occurrence of charge cycles, or exposure to high heat. Frequently Asked Questions. 2 Lithium-ion batteries can swell for various reasons such as age, number of the issue, see Dell Laptop Battery -
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 3
...Working on your computer...8 2 Removing and installing components...10 Recommended tools...10 Screw size list...10 Battery...11 Removing the battery...11 Installing the battery...11 Optical drive...12 Removing the optical drive ...12 Removing the optical drive bracket...12 Installing the...Installing the WLAN card...24 Memory modules...25 Removing the memory module...25 Installing the memory module...25 Coin cell battery...26 Removing the coin cell battery...26 Contents 3 ESD protection...6 ESD field service kit ...7 Transporting sensitive components...8 Before working inside your computer...8...
...Working on your computer...8 2 Removing and installing components...10 Recommended tools...10 Screw size list...10 Battery...11 Removing the battery...11 Installing the battery...11 Optical drive...12 Removing the optical drive ...12 Removing the optical drive bracket...12 Installing the...Installing the WLAN card...24 Memory modules...25 Removing the memory module...25 Installing the memory module...25 Coin cell battery...26 Removing the coin cell battery...26 Contents 3 ESD protection...6 ESD field service kit ...7 Transporting sensitive components...8 Before working inside your computer...8...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 4
Installing the coin cell battery...27 Power button board...27 Removing the power button board...27 Installing the power button board...28 Heat sink ...28 Removing the heat sink ...28 ...
Installing the coin cell battery...27 Power button board...27 Removing the power button board...27 Installing the power button board...28 Heat sink ...28 Removing the heat sink ...28 ...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 5
ePSA diagnostics 80 Running the ePSA diagnostics...80 Diagnostic LED...80 Real Time Clock reset...81 8 Contacting Dell...83 Contents 5 Advantages of HDMI...52 USB features...53 USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB)...53 Speed...53 Applications...54 Compatibility...54 4 ...or changing an existing system and or setup password 73 6 Software...74 Supported operating systems...74 Downloading drivers...74 Intel chipset drivers...75 Battery drivers...76 Intel HID Event Filter...76 Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework...77 Disk drivers...77 Realtek PCI-E Memory Card...77 Graphics controller...
ePSA diagnostics 80 Running the ePSA diagnostics...80 Diagnostic LED...80 Real Time Clock reset...81 8 Contacting Dell...83 Contents 5 Advantages of HDMI...52 USB features...53 USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB)...53 Speed...53 Applications...54 Compatibility...54 4 ...or changing an existing system and or setup password 73 6 Software...74 Supported operating systems...74 Downloading drivers...74 Intel chipset drivers...75 Battery drivers...76 Intel HID Event Filter...76 Intel Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework...77 Disk drivers...77 Realtek PCI-E Memory Card...77 Graphics controller...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 9
... or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2 Connect any telephone or network cables to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to your computer. Working on your computer 9 CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the...
... or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2 Connect any telephone or network cables to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to your computer. Working on your computer 9 CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 11
b Remove the battery from the computer [2]. Installing the battery 1 Insert the battery into the slot and press until it clicks into place. 2 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 11 Battery Removing the battery 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 To remove the battery: a Slide the release latch to release the battery [1].
b Remove the battery from the computer [2]. Installing the battery 1 Insert the battery into the slot and press until it clicks into place. 2 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 11 Battery Removing the battery 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 To remove the battery: a Slide the release latch to release the battery [1].
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 12
... in the direction of the computer [3]. Removing the optical drive bracket 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the Battery. 3 To remove the optical drive: a Remove the M2x5 screw that secures the optical drive bracket. 12 Removing and installing components c Slide ...chassis. [2]. Optical drive Removing the optical drive 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive 3 To remove the optical drive from the bracket: a Remove the M2x3 screw that secures the optical drive to the computer [1].
... in the direction of the computer [3]. Removing the optical drive bracket 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the Battery. 3 To remove the optical drive: a Remove the M2x5 screw that secures the optical drive bracket. 12 Removing and installing components c Slide ...chassis. [2]. Optical drive Removing the optical drive 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive 3 To remove the optical drive from the bracket: a Remove the M2x3 screw that secures the optical drive to the computer [1].
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 13
b Flip the keyboard on the palm rest to secure the optical drive bracket. 3 Install the: a Optical drive b Battery 4 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 13 Installing the optical drive 1 Insert the optical drive...until it clicks into place. 2 Tighten the M2x5 screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3 Install the Battery. 4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the Battery. 3 To remove the keyboard: a Using a plastic scribe, release the five tabs from the optical drive . Keyboard Removing...
b Flip the keyboard on the palm rest to secure the optical drive bracket. 3 Install the: a Optical drive b Battery 4 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 13 Installing the optical drive 1 Insert the optical drive...until it clicks into place. 2 Tighten the M2x5 screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3 Install the Battery. 4 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the Battery. 3 To remove the keyboard: a Using a plastic scribe, release the five tabs from the optical drive . Keyboard Removing...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 15
... Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 2 Slide the keyboard to lock the keyboard in place. 4 Install the Battery. 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Base cover Removing the base cover 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside ...your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard 3 To remove the base cover: a Disconnect the optical drive connector and lift it to remove it with the tabs...
... Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 2 Slide the keyboard to lock the keyboard in place. 4 Install the Battery. 5 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Base cover Removing the base cover 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside ...your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard 3 To remove the base cover: a Disconnect the optical drive connector and lift it to remove it with the tabs...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 18
Hard drive Removing the hard drive assembly 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery 18 Removing and installing components M2.5x8; 3 screws - M2x5) screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 4 Flip the computer over. 5 ...drive connector to the system board. 6 Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the palm rest. 7 Install the: a Keyboard b Optical drive c Battery 8 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. M2x2; 2 screws- Installing the base cover 1 Align the base cover with the screw holders on the...
Hard drive Removing the hard drive assembly 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery 18 Removing and installing components M2.5x8; 3 screws - M2x5) screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 4 Flip the computer over. 5 ...drive connector to the system board. 6 Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the palm rest. 7 Install the: a Keyboard b Optical drive c Battery 8 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. M2x2; 2 screws- Installing the base cover 1 Align the base cover with the screw holders on the...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 19
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover e Hard drive assembly 3 To remove the hard drive from the hard drive assembly: a Pull the hard drive cable connector to ...
Removing the hard drive from the hard drive bracket 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover e Hard drive assembly 3 To remove the hard drive from the hard drive assembly: a Pull the hard drive cable connector to ...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 21
d Optical drive e Battery 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. b Remove the tape that secures the fingerprint assembly to the computer [2] c Remove the 1 (M2x2.5) screw that ... d Lift the fingerprint reader bracket from the connector on the system board. 4 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 5 Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover e Hard drive 3 To remove the fingerprint reader bracket: a Disconnect the fingerprint reader from the computer...
d Optical drive e Battery 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. b Remove the tape that secures the fingerprint assembly to the computer [2] c Remove the 1 (M2x2.5) screw that ... d Lift the fingerprint reader bracket from the connector on the system board. 4 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 5 Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover e Hard drive 3 To remove the fingerprint reader bracket: a Disconnect the fingerprint reader from the computer...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 23
...secures the tab to the connector on the system board. 5 Install the: a Hard drive b Base cover c Keyboard d Optical drive e Battery 6 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 23 WLAN card Removing the WLAN card 1 Follow the procedure ...in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 To remove the WLAN card: a Remove the 1 (M2x3) screw that secures the fingerprint assembly ...
...secures the tab to the connector on the system board. 5 Install the: a Hard drive b Base cover c Keyboard d Optical drive e Battery 6 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. Removing and installing components 23 WLAN card Removing the WLAN card 1 Follow the procedure ...in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 To remove the WLAN card: a Remove the 1 (M2x3) screw that secures the fingerprint assembly ...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 24
... card from the connectors on the WLAN card [3]. c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connector on the computer. 4 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 24 Removing and installing components
... card from the connectors on the WLAN card [3]. c Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connector on the computer. 4 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 24 Removing and installing components
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 25
Memory modules Removing the memory module 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 To remove memory module: a Pull the clips securing the memory module until the clips secure the memory module. 3 Install the: Removing and installing components 25 b Remove the memory module from the system board [2]. Installing the memory module 1 Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2 Press the memory module until the memory module pops up [1].
Memory modules Removing the memory module 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 To remove memory module: a Pull the clips securing the memory module until the clips secure the memory module. 3 Install the: Removing and installing components 25 b Remove the memory module from the system board [2]. Installing the memory module 1 Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2 Press the memory module until the memory module pops up [1].
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 26
Coin cell battery Removing the coin cell battery 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 Removing the coin cell battery a Use a plastic scribe to lift the battery out of the slot [1] b Remove the battery [2] 26 Removing and installing components a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 4 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer.
Coin cell battery Removing the coin cell battery 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 Removing the coin cell battery a Use a plastic scribe to lift the battery out of the slot [1] b Remove the battery [2] 26 Removing and installing components a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 4 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer.
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 27
...27 Power button board Removing the power button board 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 To remove the power button board: a Disconnect the system board cable from the chassis... Power button board away from the computer [2]. Installing the coin cell battery 1 Insert the coin cell battery into the battery slot. 2 Press the battery until it clicks into place. 3 Install the: a Basecover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 4 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. d Remove...
...27 Power button board Removing the power button board 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery b Optical drive c Keyboard d Base cover 3 To remove the power button board: a Disconnect the system board cable from the chassis... Power button board away from the computer [2]. Installing the coin cell battery 1 Insert the coin cell battery into the battery slot. 2 Press the battery until it clicks into place. 3 Install the: a Basecover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 4 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. d Remove...
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 28
Heat sink Removing the heat sink 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery 28 Removing and installing components Installing the power button board 1 Place the button board on the chassis. 2 Affix the tape that holds the power button ... board cable to the power button board. 6 Tighten the screws to secure it to the power button board. 7 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 8 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer.
Heat sink Removing the heat sink 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a Battery 28 Removing and installing components Installing the power button board 1 Place the button board on the chassis. 2 Affix the tape that holds the power button ... board cable to the power button board. 6 Tighten the screws to secure it to the power button board. 7 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 8 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer.
Vostro 15-3578 Owners Manual
Page 29
.... 2 Remove the: Removing and installing components 29 NOTE: Secure the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4]. 3 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 4 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. Installing the heat sink 1 Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holders on...
.... 2 Remove the: Removing and installing components 29 NOTE: Secure the screws in the order of the callout numbers [1, 2, 3, 4]. 3 Install the: a Base cover b Keyboard c Optical drive d Battery 4 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. Installing the heat sink 1 Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holders on...