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Inspiron 3780 Service Manual Regulatory Model: P35E Regulatory Type: P35E004 October 2020 Rev. A01
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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 ...........................................................................................................................................................................30 Post-requisites....
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Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................................................47 Post-requisites....
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Prerequisites.......................................................................................................................................................................69 Procedure...........
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Chapter 48: Removing the camera............................................................................................... Prerequisites...............................................................
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Chapter 59: System setup......................................................................................................... System setup.............................................................
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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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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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Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety infor...
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Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts ...
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Transporting sensitive components When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe...
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Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: Philips screwdriver #1 Flat-head screwdriver Plastic scribe Recommended tools
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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...
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Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image Optical-drive connector Palm rest and keyboard M2x2 Big Head board assembly Power-adapter port Palm rest and keyboa...
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Removing the optical 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 wor...
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Removing the optical drive
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Replacing the optical 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 wo...
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Replacing the optical drive
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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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NOTE: The following steps are applicable only if you want to further remove any other component from your computer. 7. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 8. Press and hold the power b...
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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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3. Replace the seven screws (M2.5x7) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the base cover to the palm rest and keyboard assemb...
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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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Removing the battery
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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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Post-requisites 1. Replace the base cover. 2. Replace the optical drive. Replacing the battery
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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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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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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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Removing the wireless card
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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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Removing the optical-drive connector 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 com...
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Replacing the optical-drive connector 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 co...
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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 fan 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 insid...
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Removing the fan
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Replacing the fan 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 insi...