Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series User manual

Inspiron 15 5000
2-in-1
Service Manual
Computer Model: Inspiron 15-5579
Regulatory Model: P58F
Regulatory Type: P58F001

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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trademarks of their respective owners.
2017 - 08
Rev. A00

Contents
Before working inside your computer............................ 11
Before you begin ......................................................................................11
Safety instructions....................................................................................11
Recommended tools................................................................................ 12
Screw list................................................................................................. 13
After working inside your computer..............................15
Removing the base cover............................................. 16
Procedure................................................................................................ 16
Replacing the base cover..............................................19
Procedure................................................................................................ 19
Removing the battery.................................................. 20
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 20
Procedure............................................................................................... 20
Replacing the battery...................................................22
Procedure................................................................................................22
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 22
Removing the memory modules................................... 23
Prerequisites............................................................................................23
Procedure................................................................................................24
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Replacing the memory modules................................... 26
Procedure............................................................................................... 26
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 28
Removing the hard drive.............................................. 29
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 29
Procedure............................................................................................... 29
Replacing the hard drive.............................................. 34
Procedure................................................................................................34
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 34
Removing the coin-cell battery.................................... 35
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 35
Procedure............................................................................................... 35
Replacing the coin-cell battery.....................................37
Procedure................................................................................................37
Post-requisites.........................................................................................37
Removing the wireless card......................................... 38
Prerequisites............................................................................................38
Procedure............................................................................................... 38
Replacing the wireless card..........................................40
Procedure............................................................................................... 40
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 41
Removing the status-light board.................................. 42
Prerequisites............................................................................................42
Procedure................................................................................................42
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Replacing the status-light board.................................. 44
Procedure................................................................................................44
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 44
Removing the touchpad............................................... 45
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 45
Procedure............................................................................................... 45
Replacing the touchpad............................................... 48
Procedure............................................................................................... 48
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 48
Removing the speakers................................................49
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 49
Procedure............................................................................................... 49
Replacing the speakers................................................ 52
Procedure............................................................................................... 52
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 52
Removing the fan.........................................................53
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 53
Procedure............................................................................................... 53
Replacing the fan.........................................................55
Procedure............................................................................................... 55
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 55
Removing the heat sink............................................... 56
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 56
Procedure............................................................................................... 56
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Replacing the heat sink................................................58
Procedure............................................................................................... 58
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 58
Removing the power-adapter port............................... 59
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 59
Procedure............................................................................................... 59
Replacing the power-adapter port................................ 61
Procedure................................................................................................ 61
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 61
Removing the power and volume-buttons board.......... 62
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 62
Procedure............................................................................................... 62
Replacing the power and volume-buttons board.......... 64
Procedure............................................................................................... 64
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 64
Removing the I/O board.............................................. 65
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 65
Procedure............................................................................................... 65
Replacing the I/O board...............................................68
Procedure............................................................................................... 68
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 68
Removing the system board.........................................69
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 69
Procedure............................................................................................... 69
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Replacing the system board......................................... 73
Procedure................................................................................................73
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 73
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program...............................74
Removing the display assembly....................................75
Prerequisites............................................................................................75
Procedure................................................................................................76
Replacing the display assembly.................................... 78
Procedure................................................................................................78
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 78
Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly.......... 79
Prerequisites............................................................................................79
Procedure................................................................................................79
Replacing the palm rest and keyboard assembly........... 81
Procedure................................................................................................ 81
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 81
Removing the display panel..........................................82
Prerequisites............................................................................................82
Procedure................................................................................................82
Replacing the display panel..........................................85
Procedure............................................................................................... 85
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 85
Removing the display cable..........................................86
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 86
Procedure............................................................................................... 86
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Replacing the display cable.......................................... 89
Procedure............................................................................................... 89
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 89
Removing the display back-cover and antenna
assembly......................................................................90
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 90
Procedure............................................................................................... 90
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna
assembly......................................................................92
Procedure............................................................................................... 92
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 92
Removing the camera.................................................. 93
Prerequisites............................................................................................93
Procedure............................................................................................... 93
Replacing the camera.................................................. 95
Procedure............................................................................................... 95
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 95
Removing the sensor board......................................... 96
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 96
Procedure............................................................................................... 96
Replacing the sensor board..........................................98
Procedure............................................................................................... 98
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 98
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Downloading drivers.................................................... 99
Downloading the audio driver..................................................................99
Downloading the graphics driver............................................................. 99
Intel USB 3.0 xHCI.................................................................................100
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver................................................................ 100
Downloading the media-card reader driver............................................ 100
Downloading the chipset driver.............................................................. 101
Downloading the network driver.............................................................101
System setup............................................................. 103
Boot Sequence...................................................................................... 103
Navigation keys......................................................................................103
BIOS overview.......................................................................................104
Entering BIOS setup program................................................................ 104
System setup options............................................................................ 105
System and setup password...................................................................112
Assigning a system password and setup password........................... 113
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password......113
Clearing CMOS settings................................................................... 114
Clearing forgotten passwords........................................................... 114
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 115
Flashing the BIOS...................................................................................115
Flashing BIOS (USB key)........................................................................115
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics.................116
Running the ePSA diagnostics..........................................................116
System diagnostic lights......................................................................... 117
Flea power release..................................................................................118
Wi-Fi power cycle...................................................................................119
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Getting help and contacting Dell.................................120
Self-help resources................................................................................ 120
Contacting Dell....................................................................................... 121
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Before working inside your
computer
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer
depending on the conguration you ordered.
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open les and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer. Click Start → Power → Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a dierent 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 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.
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.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer
cover or panels. After you nish working inside the computer, replace all
covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is
at and clean.
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CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by
their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as
authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to
servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See
the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
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.
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
or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.
When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Philips screwdriver #1
• Plastic scribe
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Screw list
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw
type
Quantity Screw
image
Base cover Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x7 10
Battery Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Display hinge Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x7 2
Display hinge Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
M2.5x2.5
Big Head
6
Display hinge Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
M2x3 2
Fan Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Hard-drive bracket Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 3
Hard drive Hard-drive bracket M3x3 4
I/O board Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Power-adapter port Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
Power and volume-
buttons board
Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
System board Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 Big
Head
5
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Component Secured to Screw
type
Quantity Screw
image
Sensor board Display panel M2.5x2.5
Big Head
1
Touchpad Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 4
Touchpad bracket Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2.5 3
Wireless card Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
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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.
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Removing the base cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
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2 Remove the ten screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest
and keyboard assembly.
Figure 1. Removing screws from the base cover
1base cover 2 screws (10)
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3 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover o the palm rest and keyboard
assembly.
Figure 2. Removing the base cover
1 plastic scribe 2 palm rest and keyboard
assembly
3 base cover
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Replacing the base cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the palm rest and keyboard
assembly and snap the base cover into place.
2 Replace the ten screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest
and keyboard assembly.
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Removing the battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.
3 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm rest and
keyboard assembly.
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