NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently
than shown in this document.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin
working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer
cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see
Turning Off Your Computer
).
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the
optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work
surface.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery
before you service the computer.
7. Remove the main battery.
8. Turn the computer top-side up.
9. Open the display.
10. Press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the
electrical outlet before opening the display.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate
slots.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
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Summary of Contents for Vostro 3555
Page 1: ...Dell Vostro 3555 Owner s Manual Regulatory Model P16F Regulatory Type P16F002 ...
Page 7: ...32 Specifications 105 33 Contacting Dell 115 Contacting Dell 115 ...
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Page 64: ...18 Lift up the heatsink and remove from the computer 64 ...
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Page 76: ...12 Pry the latch then lift up the display and remove 76 ...
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Page 82: ...20 Remove the screws that secure the display brackets and hinges to the display panel 82 ...
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Page 86: ...17 Lift up the system board at an angle and remove 86 ...
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Page 90: ...18 Remove the screw that secures the right I O board 19 Lift up the I O board and remove 90 ...
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Page 94: ...18 Lift up the I O board and remove 94 ...
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