Dell Inspiron 15-5578 2-in-1 Service Manual
Summary
The Dell Inspiron 15-5578 2-in-1 Service Manual with regulatory model P58F provides repair instructions for this 15-inch convertible laptop. It includes a screw list, safety procedures, and step-by-step removal and replacement instructions for the base cover, battery, storage, memory, wireless modules, and system board. Technicians servicing the Inspiron 5578 convertible can reference the screw list and follow the prerequisite-based disassembly workflow for correct component servicing.
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Inspiron 15-5578 2-in-1 Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P58F Regulatory Type: P58F001 November 2020 Rev. A03
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Inspiron 15-5578 2-in-1 Service Manual Regulatory Model: P58F Regulatory Type: P58F001 November 2020 Rev. A03
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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 d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Before working inside your computer........................................................................... Before you begin .......................................................
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Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................26 Post-requisites....
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Procedure............................................................................................................................................................................44 Post-requisites....
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Chapter 36: Replacing the display assembly................................................................................ Procedure.......................................................................
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Chapter 48: Replacing the sensor board...................................................................................... Procedure.....................................................................
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Before working inside your computer NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before you begin 1. Save and close all open files and ex...
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CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader. NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document. Recommended tools Th...
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Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Touchpad bracket Palm rest and keyboard assembly M2x2.5 Wireless card Palm rest and keyboard assembly M2x3 Before w...
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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 yo...
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Removing the base cover NOTE: 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 workin...
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Figure 2. Removing the base cover a. plastic scribe b. palm rest and keyboard assembly c. base cover 4. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. NOTE: Disconnect the battery cable only when...
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Replacing the base cover NOTE: 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 worki...
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Removing the battery NOTE: 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 i...
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Replacing the battery NOTE: 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 ...
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Removing the memory modules NOTE: 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 wo...
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Figure 6. Removing the memory modules a. memory-module slot b. securing clips (2) c. memory module Removing the memory modules
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Replacing the memory modules NOTE: 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 w...
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Post-requisites Replace the base cover. Replacing the memory modules
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Removing the hard drive NOTE: 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 workin...
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4. Remove the three screws (M2x3) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 5. Lift the hard-drive assembly along with its cable off the palm rest and keyboard assemb...
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Figure 11. Removing the hard-drive bracket a. hard drive b. hard-drive bracket c. screws (4) Removing the hard drive
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Replacing the hard drive NOTE: 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 worki...
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Removing the coin-cell battery NOTE: 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...
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Replacing the coin-cell battery NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. Afte...
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Removing the wireless card NOTE: 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 wor...
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Replacing the wireless card NOTE: 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 wo...
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Figure 14. Replacing the wireless card 1. tab 2. notch 3. wireless card 4. wireless-card slot 5. antenna cables (2) 6. screw 7. wireless-card bracket Post-requisites Replace the base cover. Replacing ...
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Removing the keyboard daughter-board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer....
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7. keyboard daughter-board 8. palm rest and keyboard assembly Removing the keyboard daughter-board
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Replacing the keyboard daughter-board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer...
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Removing the status-light board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. Afte...
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Figure 17. Removing the status-light board 1. status-light board cable 2. palm rest and keyboard assembly 3. status-light board 4. foam Removing the status-light board
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Replacing the status-light board NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. Aft...
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Removing the touchpad NOTE: 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 ...
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Figure 19. Removing the touch-pad cable from the touch pad 1. touch-pad cable 2. latches (2) 3. tape 4. touch pad 5. Remove the screws that secure the touch-pad bracket to the palm rest and keyboard a...
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Figure 21. Removing the touch pad a. screws (4) b. touch pad c. palm rest and keyboard assembly Removing the touchpad
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Replacing the touchpad NOTE: 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...
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Removing the speakers NOTE: 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 ...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 93 |
| File Size | 9.60 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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