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Inspiron 15 3511 Service Manual

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Installing the system board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

image of installing system board

Steps

  1. Align and place the system board on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the single (M2x4) screw that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the following cables to the system board:
    1. Fan cable
    2. IO board FFC
    3. Power-adapter port cable
    4. Fingerprint-reader cable, if applicable
    5. Keyboard FFC
    6. Keyboard backlight FFC, if applicable
    7. Touchpad FFC
    8. Hard drive FFC
    9. Speaker cable
  4. Fold back the right hinge and install the two (M2.5x5) screws to secure it to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the display assembly.
  2. Install the heatsink.
  3. Install the system fan.
  4. Install the memory modules.
  5. Install the SSD.
  6. Install the WLAN card.
  7. Install the battery.
  8. Install the base cover.
  9. Install the SD card.
  10. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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