Before working inside your
computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer
depending on the configuration you ordered.
Before you begin
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.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
4
Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables and network cables, from
your computer.
5
Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, and monitor, from your computer.
6
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if
applicable.
7
Close the display and turn the computer over.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 15 Gaming
Page 16: ...4 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board 16 ...
Page 22: ...2 Remove the memory module from the memory module slot 22 ...
Page 27: ...6 Remove the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 27 ...
Page 30: ...2 Slide and remove the solid state drive from the solid state drive slot 30 ...
Page 34: ...4 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless card slot 34 ...
Page 38: ...2 Peel off the coin cell battery from the battery socket on the computer base 38 ...
Page 41: ...2 Slide and remove the rear cover from the computer base 41 ...
Page 51: ...3 Lift the I O board off the computer base 51 ...
Page 55: ...7 Lift the right fan along with its cable off the computer base 55 ...
Page 58: ...3 Lift the status light board off the computer base 58 ...
Page 64: ...2 Lift the power button board along with the cable off the palm rest and keyboard assembly 64 ...
Page 73: ...15 Remove the heat sink 73 ...
Page 77: ...2 Lift the heat sink off the system board 77 ...
Page 80: ...4 Lift the power adapter port along with its cable off the computer base 80 ...
Page 85: ...12 Lift the display assembly off the computer base 85 ...
Page 89: ...2 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly 89 ...
Page 92: ...2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 92 ...
Page 96: ...5 Lift the display panel away from the display back cover 96 ...
Page 99: ...99 ...
Page 102: ...2 Using a plastic scribe pry and lift the camera off the display back cover 102 ...