Dell Inspiron 3573 User Manual
Inspiron 15-3573
Service Manual
Computer Model: Inspiron 15-3573
Regulatory Model: P63F
Regulatory Type: P63F004
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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respective owners.
2018 - 01
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 battery.................................................. 16
Procedure............................................................................................... 16
Replacing the battery.................................................. 18
Procedure............................................................................................... 18
Removing the optical drive.......................................... 19
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 19
Procedure............................................................................................... 19
Replacing the optical drive.......................................... 22
Procedure...............................................................................................22
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 22
Removing the keyboard...............................................23
Prerequisites...........................................................................................23
Procedure...............................................................................................23
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Replacing the keyboard............................................... 26
Procedure...............................................................................................26
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 26
Removing the base cover............................................ 27
Prerequisites...........................................................................................27
Procedure...............................................................................................27
Replacing the base cover............................................ 32
Procedure...............................................................................................32
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 34
Removing the optical-drive interposer.........................35
Prerequisites...........................................................................................35
Procedure...............................................................................................35
Replacing the optical-drive interposer......................... 37
Procedure...............................................................................................37
Post-requisites........................................................................................37
Removing the hard drive............................................. 38
Prerequisites...........................................................................................38
Procedure...............................................................................................38
Replacing the hard drive.............................................. 41
Procedure............................................................................................... 41
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 41
Removing the memory modules.................................. 42
Prerequisites...........................................................................................42
Procedure...............................................................................................42
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Replacing the memory modules...................................44
Procedure...............................................................................................44
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 45
Removing the wireless card.........................................46
Prerequisites...........................................................................................46
Procedure...............................................................................................46
Replacing the wireless card......................................... 48
Procedure...............................................................................................48
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 49
Removing the power-button board.............................. 51
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 51
Procedure............................................................................................... 51
Replacing the power-button board..............................54
Procedure...............................................................................................54
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 54
Removing the speakers...............................................56
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 56
Procedure.............................................................................................. 56
Replacing the speakers............................................... 58
Procedure.............................................................................................. 58
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 58
Removing the I/O board..............................................59
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 59
Procedure.............................................................................................. 59
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Replacing the I/O board...............................................61
Procedure............................................................................................... 61
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 61
Removing the coin-cell battery................................... 62
Prerequisites...........................................................................................62
Procedure...............................................................................................62
Replacing the coin-cell battery....................................64
Procedure...............................................................................................64
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 64
Removing the heat sink...............................................65
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 65
Procedure.............................................................................................. 65
Replacing the heat sink............................................... 67
Procedure...............................................................................................67
Post-requisites........................................................................................67
Removing the fan........................................................68
Prerequisites...........................................................................................68
Procedure...............................................................................................68
Replacing the fan........................................................ 70
Procedure...............................................................................................70
Post-requisites........................................................................................70
Removing the status-light lens.....................................71
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 71
Procedure............................................................................................... 71
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Replacing the status-light lens.................................... 73
Post-requisites........................................................................................73
Procedure...............................................................................................73
Removing the system board........................................ 74
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 74
Procedure...............................................................................................75
Replacing the system board........................................ 79
Procedure...............................................................................................79
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 80
Removing the touchpad...............................................81
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 81
Procedure............................................................................................... 81
Replacing the touchpad...............................................84
Procedure...............................................................................................84
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 84
Removing the power-adapter port.............................. 85
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 85
Procedure.............................................................................................. 85
Replacing the power-adapter port...............................87
Procedure...............................................................................................87
Post-requisites........................................................................................87
Removing the display assembly...................................88
Prerequisites...........................................................................................88
Procedure...............................................................................................88
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Replacing the display assembly................................... 92
Procedure...............................................................................................92
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 92
Removing the display bezel......................................... 93
Prerequisites...........................................................................................93
Procedure...............................................................................................94
Replacing the display bezel......................................... 95
Procedure.............................................................................................. 95
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 95
Removing the display panel.........................................96
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 96
Procedure.............................................................................................. 96
Replacing the display panel......................................... 99
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 99
Procedure.............................................................................................. 99
Removing the camera................................................100
Prerequisites.........................................................................................100
Procedure.............................................................................................100
Replacing the camera................................................ 102
Procedure.............................................................................................102
Post-requisites......................................................................................102
Removing the display hinges......................................103
Prerequisites......................................................................................... 103
Procedure.............................................................................................103
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Replacing the display hinges......................................105
Post-requisites......................................................................................105
Procedure.............................................................................................105
Removing the display back-cover and antenna
assembly....................................................................106
Prerequisites......................................................................................... 106
Procedure.............................................................................................106
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna
assembly....................................................................108
Procedure.............................................................................................108
Post-requisites......................................................................................108
Removing the palm rest.............................................109
Prerequisites......................................................................................... 109
Procedure.............................................................................................109
Replacing the palm rest...............................................111
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 111
Procedure...............................................................................................111
Downloading drivers................................................... 112
Downloading the audio driver................................................................ 112
Downloading the graphics driver............................................................112
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver............................................................ 113
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver.................................................................113
Downloading the media-card reader driver............................................ 113
Downloading the chipset driver............................................................. 114
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System setup............................................................. 115
Boot Sequence......................................................................................115
Navigation keys..................................................................................... 115
BIOS overview.......................................................................................116
Entering BIOS setup program................................................................ 116
System setup options............................................................................ 117
Troubleshooting......................................................... 123
Flashing the BIOS................................................................................. 123
Flashing BIOS (USB key)...................................................................... 123
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics............... 124
Running the ePSA diagnostics........................................................ 124
Diagnostics........................................................................................... 125
Flea power release................................................................................126
Wi-Fi power cycle................................................................................. 127
Getting help and contacting Dell................................128
Self-help resources............................................................................... 128
Contacting Dell..................................................................................... 129
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Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer
depending on the conguration 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 dierent 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:
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Plastic scribe
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Screw list
The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing dierent
components to the palm-rest assembly.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Optical-drive
assembly
Base cover M2x5 1
Optical-drive
bracket
Base cover Palm-rest
Base cover Palm-rest
Base cover Palm-rest
Base cover Palm-rest
Hard-drive
assembly
Hard-drive
bracket
Wireless-card
bracket
Display hinge Palm-rest
Optical drive M2x3 1
assembly
assembly
assembly
assembly
Palm-rest
assembly
Hard drive M3x3 4
System board M2x3 1
assembly
M2.5x8 8
M2x5 2
M2x2 3
M2x5 5
M2x3 4
M2.5x8 3
Power-button
board
Palm-rest
assembly
M2x2 1
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
I/O board Palm-rest
assembly
Fan System board M2x5 2
M2x3 1
System board Palm-rest
assembly
Touch-pad
bracket
Power-adapter
port
Display panel Display back-
Display hinges Display back-
Touch pad M2x3 6
Palm-rest
assembly
cover and
antenna
assembly
cover and
antenna
assembly
M2x3 2
M2x3 1
M2x3 4
M2.5xM2.5 big
head
6
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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 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
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the battery-release latch to the unlocked position.
You hear a click sound when the battery is unlocked.
2 Using your ngertips, lift the battery at an angle and remove it from the battery
bay.
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3 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for ve
seconds to ground the system board.
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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
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
2 Place the battery in the battery bay and snap the battery into place.
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Removing the optical drive
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
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the battery.
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the base
cover.
2 Using a plastic scribe, push to release the optical-drive assembly from the
optical-drive bay.
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3 Pull the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
4 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical
drive.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the optical-drive bracket so that you
can replace it correctly.
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5 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.
6 Carefully pull the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive.
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Replacing the optical drive
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
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and
snap it into place.
2 Align the screw hole on the optical-drive bracket with the screw hole on the
optical-drive assembly.
NOTE: You must correctly align the optical-drive bracket to ensure that
the optical drive can be properly secured to the computer. For correct
orientation, see step 4 in "Removing the optical drive".
3 Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical-
drive assembly.
4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay and snap it into place.
5 Replace the screw (M2x5) that secures the optical-drive assembly to the
computer base.
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Post-requisites
Replace the battery.
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Removing the keyboard
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
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the battery.
Procedure
1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
2 Using a plastic scribe, gently release the tabs that secure the keyboard to the
palm-rest assembly.
3 Slide the keyboard up to release it from the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
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4 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly.
5 Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
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6 Lift the keyboard o the palm-rest assembly.
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Replacing the keyboard
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
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and close the latch to
secure the cable.
2 Turn the keyboard over, slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the
palm-rest assembly, and snap the keyboard into place.
Post-requisites
Replace the battery.
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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
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the battery.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Removing the optical drive”.
3 Remove the keyboard.
Procedure
1 Remove the ve screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
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2 Open the latch, and disconnect the optical-drive cable from the connector on
the system board.
3 Close the display and the turn the computer over.
4 Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
5 Remove the three screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
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6 Remove the two screws (M2x5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest
assembly.
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7 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base cover o the palm-rest assembly.
8 Turn the base cover over.
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