Dell P75F003 User manual

Dell G3 15
Service Manual
Computer Model: Dell G3 3579
Regulatory Model: P75F
Regulatory Type: P75F003

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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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may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2018 - 04
Rev. A00

Contents
1 Before working inside your computer............................................................................................................. 9
Before you begin ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Recommended tools........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Screw list........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2 After working inside your computer..............................................................................................................12
3 Removing the base cover............................................................................................................................. 13
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Replacing the base cover............................................................................................................................. 16
Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Removing the battery...................................................................................................................................19
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................19
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
6 Replacing the battery.................................................................................................................................. 20
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................20
7 Removing the memory modules....................................................................................................................21
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................21
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
8 Replacing the memory modules................................................................................................................... 23
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................23
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................23
9 Removing the wireless card......................................................................................................................... 24
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................24
10 Replacing the wireless card........................................................................................................................ 26
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................26
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................27
11 Removing the coin-cell battery................................................................................................................... 28
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................28
12 Replacing the coin-cell battery...................................................................................................................30
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................30
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Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................30
13 Removing the fan........................................................................................................................................31
Prerequisites...................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
14 Replacing the fan....................................................................................................................................... 33
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................33
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................34
15 Removing the processor fan.......................................................................................................................35
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................35
16 Replacing the processor fan....................................................................................................................... 36
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................36
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................36
17 Removing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane...............................................................................................37
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................37
18 Replacing the solid-state drive/Intel Optane.............................................................................................. 39
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................40
19 Removing the hard drive............................................................................................................................. 41
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................41
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 41
20 Replacing the hard drive............................................................................................................................ 43
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................43
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................44
21 Removing the touchpad............................................................................................................................. 45
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................45
22 Replacing the touchpad............................................................................................................................. 47
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................47
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................48
23 Removing the power-adapter port............................................................................................................. 49
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................49
24 Replacing the power-adapter port.............................................................................................................. 51
Procedure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
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Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................52
25 Removing the speakers..............................................................................................................................53
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................53
26 Replacing the speakers..............................................................................................................................54
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 55
27 Removing the heat sink..............................................................................................................................56
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
28 Replacing the heat sink..............................................................................................................................58
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 59
29 Removing the display assembly................................................................................................................. 60
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 60
30 Replacing the display assembly..................................................................................................................63
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 65
31 Removing the I/O board............................................................................................................................. 66
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 66
32 Replacing the I/O board.............................................................................................................................68
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 68
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 69
33 Removing the power-button board.............................................................................................................70
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................70
34 Replacing the power-button board.............................................................................................................72
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................72
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................73
35 Removing the system board.......................................................................................................................74
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................74
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................74
36 Replacing the system board....................................................................................................................... 77
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................77
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Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................79
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program..................................................................................................79
37 Removing the power button with ngerprint reader...................................................................................80
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 80
38 Replacing the power button with ngerprint reader...................................................................................82
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................82
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................83
39 Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly....................................................................................... 84
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................84
40 Replacing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly........................................................................................86
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................86
41 Removing the display bezel.........................................................................................................................87
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................87
42 Replacing the display bezel........................................................................................................................ 89
Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 90
43 Removing the camera.................................................................................................................................91
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................91
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 91
44 Replacing the camera................................................................................................................................ 93
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................93
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................94
45 Removing the display panel....................................................................................................................... 95
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 95
46 Replacing the display panel........................................................................................................................ 97
Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................................97
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................98
47 Removing the display hinges......................................................................................................................99
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 99
48 Replacing the display hinges..................................................................................................................... 101
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Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................101
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................ 102
49 Removing the display cable...................................................................................................................... 103
Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................................103
Procedure........................................................................................................................................................................ 103
50 Replacing the display cable...................................................................................................................... 105
Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................105
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................106
51 Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly...........................................................................107
Prerequisites....................................................................................................................................................................107
Procedure........................................................................................................................................................................ 107
52 Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly..........................................................................109
Procedure .......................................................................................................................................................................109
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................109
53 Downloading drivers..................................................................................................................................110
Downloading the audio driver........................................................................................................................................ 110
Downloading the graphics driver...................................................................................................................................110
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver....................................................................................................................................111
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver.........................................................................................................................................111
Downloading the media-card reader driver...................................................................................................................111
Downloading the chipset driver.....................................................................................................................................112
Downloading the network driver................................................................................................................................... 112
54 System setup............................................................................................................................................ 113
Boot Sequence................................................................................................................................................................ 113
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................113
BIOS overview................................................................................................................................................................. 114
Entering BIOS setup program........................................................................................................................................114
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program......................................................................................... 114
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program.................................................................................................115
Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program........................................................................................ 115
System setup options..................................................................................................................................................... 115
55 System and setup password......................................................................................................................121
Assigning a system password and setup password.................................................................................................... 121
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.........................................................................................122
Clearing CMOS settings................................................................................................................................................ 122
Clearing forgotten passwords....................................................................................................................................... 122
56 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................123
Flashing the BIOS........................................................................................................................................................... 123
Flashing BIOS (USB key)...............................................................................................................................................123
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive...........................................................................................................124
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Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................................................................................. 124
Running the ePSA diagnostics................................................................................................................................125
System diagnostic lights................................................................................................................................................125
Wi-Fi power cycle...........................................................................................................................................................126
Flea power release.......................................................................................................................................................... 127
57 Getting help and contacting Dell...............................................................................................................128
Self-help resources.........................................................................................................................................................128
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................................................128
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Before working inside your computer 9

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.
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Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips 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
M2.5x6 8
Battery Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 5
Display panel Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
M2x3 4
Fan Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x6 2
Processor fan Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x6 2
Hard-drive assembly Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Hard-drive bracket Hard drive M3x3 4
Heat sink System board M2x3 4
NOTE: Applicable only for computers shipped
with discrete conguration.
Hinges Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x6 6
Hinge brackets Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
M2.5x2.5 8
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Hinge brackets Display back-cover and
antenna assembly
M2x2 2
I/O board Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x2.5 2
Power-adapter port Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 1
Power-button board Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 1
Power button with
ngerprint reader
(optional)
Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 1
Solid-state drive
NOTE: Applicable
for computers
shipped with M.2
SATA solid-state
drive.
Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
System board Palm rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x2.5 3
Touchpad Touchpad and palm rest M2x2 4
Wireless-card bracket System board M2x3 1
Before working inside your computer 11

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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.
2
12 After working inside 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.
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Procedure
1 Remove the eight screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Loosen the two captive screws (M2.5) on the base cover.
3 Pry the base cover starting from the left hinge.
4 Continue prying the base cover from the bottom of the computer base.
3
Removing the base cover 13

5 Pry the base cover from the right side and lift it o the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer.
6 Peel the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
7 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
14 Removing the base cover

8 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the computer and drain the ea power.
Removing the base cover 15

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Status Released
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.
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Procedure
1 Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable.
2 Adhere the tape that secures the battery cable to the system board.
CAUTION: To avoid accidental damage to the power-adapter port, do not press the base cover against the power-adapter
port when you snap the base cover to the computer base.
3 Place the base cover on the palm rest and keyboard assembly, and snap the base cover into place starting from the power-adapter
port.
4
16 Replacing the base cover

4 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and snap it into place.
5 Tighten the two captive screws (M2.5) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
6 Replace the eight screws (M2.5x6) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
Replacing the base cover 17

18 Replacing the base cover

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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.
Identifier GUID-5BAAC44D-C63C-4E84-8264-5FBA1D4F995B
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Identifier GUID-319FF722-5961-48D1-B2E6-E992D0066220
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the ve screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Lift the battery o the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5
Removing the battery 19

Identifier GUID-E15EE482-44FD-4E71-91FC-899D4B61532E
Status Released
Replacing 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.
Identifier GUID-BD896D94-E9E2-49E6-B834-306E85F82837
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
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Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
6
20 Replacing the battery