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Inspiron 15 3521 Service Manual

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw listThe following table provides the different screws that are used in your Inspiron 15 3521.
Component Screw type Quantity Screw image

Base cover

  • M2x5
  • Captive screw
  • 6
  • 2
  • Image of M2x5 screw
  • Image of captive screw

3-cell battery/4-cell battery

M2x3

3/4

Image of M2x3 screw

M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive

M2x2

1

Image of M2x2 screw

2.5-inch hard-disk drive

2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

M2x3.5

M3x3

4

4

Image of M2x3.5 screw

Image of M3x3 screw

Wireless-card

M2x3.5

1

Image of M2x3.5 screw

System board thermal plate

  • M2x5
  • M2x3
  • 2
  • 4
  • Image of M2x5 screw
  • Image of M2x3 screw

Touchpad bracket

Touchpad

  • M2x2
  • M2x2
  • 3
  • 2
  • Image of M2x2 screw
  • Image of M2x2 screw

Display assembly

M2.5x5

4

Image of M2.5x5 screw

Display hinges

M2.5x3.8

6

Image of M2.5x3.8 screw

System board

  • M2x2
  • M2x3.5
  • 1
  • 3
  • Image of M2x2 screw
  • Image of M2x3.5 screw

I/O daughter-board

M2x3.5

3

Image of M2x3.5 screw

Power button

M2x2

1

Image of M2x2 screw

Power button with optional fingerprint reader

M2x2

1

Image of M2x2 screw

Power-adapter port

M2.5x5

2

Image of M2.5x5 screw


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