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... applicable warranty or service contract, including options 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 prevent possible further damage to the device enclosure or internal components leading to malfunction, discontinue the use tools of any type to pry on battery power. Do not use lithium-ion...
... applicable warranty or service contract, including options 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 prevent possible further damage to the device enclosure or internal components leading to malfunction, discontinue the use tools of any type to pry on battery power. Do not use lithium-ion...
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Replacing the keyboard 25 Procedure 25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the base cover 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the base cover 31 Procedure 31 Post-requisites 33 Removing the optical-drive interposer 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the optical-drive interposer 36 Procedure 36 Post-requisites 36 Removing the hard drive 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the hard drive 40 Procedure 40 Post-requisites 40 Removing the memory modules 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 41 4
Replacing the keyboard 25 Procedure 25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the base cover 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the base cover 31 Procedure 31 Post-requisites 33 Removing the optical-drive interposer 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the optical-drive interposer 36 Procedure 36 Post-requisites 36 Removing the hard drive 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the hard drive 40 Procedure 40 Post-requisites 40 Removing the memory modules 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 41 4
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.... Click Start → Power → Shut down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from potential damage and ensure your computer, if applicable. 6 Close the display and turn the computer over. Before working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and...
.... Click Start → Power → Shut down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from potential damage and ensure your computer, if applicable. 6 Close the display and turn the computer over. Before working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and...
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After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 14
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 14
Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual
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... the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 41 Procedure 1 Using your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow...
... the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 41 Procedure 1 Using your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow...
Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual
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... follow the instructions in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to default. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Using a plastic...
... follow the instructions in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to default. Removing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS setup program's settings before removing the coin-cell battery. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure Using a plastic...
Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual
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... cover". 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the memory modules. 7 Remove the heat sink. 8 Remove the fan. 73 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After working inside your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board...
... cover". 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the memory modules. 7 Remove the heat sink. 8 Remove the fan. 73 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After working inside your computer. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board...
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NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a nontouch screen display. 2 Open the hinge to an angle of 90 degrees. 3 Peel the tape that secure the display hinge to the system board. 4 Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 5 Open the latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. 6 Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board. 7 Open the...
NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a nontouch screen display. 2 Open the hinge to an angle of 90 degrees. 3 Peel the tape that secure the display hinge to the system board. 4 Open the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 5 Open the latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. 6 Open the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board. 7 Open the...
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... made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After working inside your computer. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. rest assembly. 5 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secures the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Connect the touch-pad cable and close...
... made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After working inside your computer. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board. rest assembly. 5 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secures the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Connect the touch-pad cable and close...
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... with your computer and follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the memory modules. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Remove the heat sink. 8 Remove the fan. 9 Remove the system board. Removing the touch pad WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... with your computer and follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the memory modules. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Remove the heat sink. 8 Remove the fan. 9 Remove the system board. Removing the touch pad WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual
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... computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the coin-cell battery. 6 Remove the memory modules. 7 Remove the wireless card. 8 Remove the heat sink. 9 Remove the fan. 10 Remove the system board.
... computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the coin-cell battery. 6 Remove the memory modules. 7 Remove the wireless card. 8 Remove the heat sink. 9 Remove the fan. 10 Remove the system board.
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... at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the display assembly. 92 Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable...
... at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the display assembly. 92 Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable...
Inspiron 15 3000 Service Manual
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...-touch screen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 95 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the display...
...-touch screen display. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the optical drive". 3 Remove the keyboard. 4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to the display back-cover and antenna assembly. 95 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Removing the base cover". 5 Remove the wireless card. 6 Remove the display...
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... 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the hard drive". 6 Remove the memory modules. 7 Remove the wireless card. 8 Remove the power-button board. 9 Remove the speakers. 10 Remove the I/O board. 11 Remove the heat sink. 12 Remove the fan. 13 Remove the status-light lens. 14 Remove the system board. 15 Remove the touch pad. 16 Remove the power-adapter port. 17 Remove the display assembly.
... 7 in "Removing the base cover". 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the hard drive". 6 Remove the memory modules. 7 Remove the wireless card. 8 Remove the power-button board. 9 Remove the speakers. 10 Remove the I/O board. 11 Remove the heat sink. 12 Remove the fan. 13 Remove the status-light lens. 14 Remove the system board. 15 Remove the touch pad. 16 Remove the power-adapter port. 17 Remove the display assembly.
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... board: BIOS and ROM failure 2,3 No memory or RAM detected 2,4 Memory or RAM failure 111 Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Off • Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off indicating no memory or RAM is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle this light between power and battery-status light and hard-drive activity light. Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery...
... board: BIOS and ROM failure 2,3 No memory or RAM detected 2,4 Memory or RAM failure 111 Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Off • Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off indicating no memory or RAM is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle this light between power and battery-status light and hard-drive activity light. Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery...
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... - Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. Computer is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. - Left 8 Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. NOTE: Press Fn+H to the hard drive. Views Front 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.
... - Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. Computer is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. - Left 8 Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. NOTE: Press Fn+H to the hard drive. Views Front 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.
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... MHz 13 Memory specifications Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Inspiron 15-3567 • 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 • 6th generation Intel Core i3 Integrated in ) 2.30 kg (5.07 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Specifications Dimensions and weight Table 2. System information Table 3. System information Computer model Processor Chipset Memory Table 4.
... MHz 13 Memory specifications Slots Type Speed Configurations supported Inspiron 15-3567 • 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 • 6th generation Intel Core i3 Integrated in ) 2.30 kg (5.07 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Specifications Dimensions and weight Table 2. System information Table 3. System information Computer model Processor Chipset Memory Table 4.
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Per memory module slot Total memory 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Ports and connectors Table 5. Ethernet specifications Model number Transfer rate One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Ethernet controller (integrated on system board) 10/100 Mbps 14 Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video One RJ-45 port • One USB 2.0 port • Two USB 3.0 ports • One HDMI 1.4b port • One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port Table 6. Internal Ports and connectors Internal: M2 card Communications Ethernet Table 7.
Per memory module slot Total memory 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB Ports and connectors Table 5. Ethernet specifications Model number Transfer rate One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Ethernet controller (integrated on system board) 10/100 Mbps 14 Ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video One RJ-45 port • One USB 2.0 port • Two USB 3.0 ports • One HDMI 1.4b port • One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port Table 6. Internal Ports and connectors Internal: M2 card Communications Ethernet Table 7.
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Storage specifications Form factor Interface type One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW SATA drive (optional) One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA One 2.5-inch solid-state SATA drive Capacity Not applicable Up to 2 TB Up to perform secondary functions. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys Standard keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. Media-card reader specifications Type Cards supported One SD-card slot • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) • Secure Digital...
Storage specifications Form factor Interface type One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW SATA drive (optional) One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA One 2.5-inch solid-state SATA drive Capacity Not applicable Up to 2 TB Up to perform secondary functions. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys Standard keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. Media-card reader specifications Type Cards supported One SD-card slot • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) • Secure Digital...
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... define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1- F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in ) Power adapter Table 15. Keyboard shortcuts • Still image: 0.9 megapixel • Video: 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps 74.9 degrees • Horizontal: 2040 • Vertical: 1240 • Width: 105 mm (4.13 in) • Height: 65 mm (2.56 in BIOS setup program. Power adapter specifications 45 W Input current (maximum) 1.30 A Output...
... define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1- F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in ) Power adapter Table 15. Keyboard shortcuts • Still image: 0.9 megapixel • Video: 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps 74.9 degrees • Horizontal: 2040 • Vertical: 1240 • Width: 105 mm (4.13 in) • Height: 65 mm (2.56 in BIOS setup program. Power adapter specifications 45 W Input current (maximum) 1.30 A Output...