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Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Begin 7 Recommended Tools 7 Safety Instructions 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Base Cover 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Base Cover 11 Procedure 11 Removing the Battery 12 Prerequisites 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 Removing the Memory Module(s) 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Memory Module(s) 16 Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Prerequisites 17 Procedure 18 Contents | 3
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Begin 7 Recommended Tools 7 Safety Instructions 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Base Cover 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Base Cover 11 Procedure 11 Removing the Battery 12 Prerequisites 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 Removing the Memory Module(s) 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Memory Module(s) 16 Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Prerequisites 17 Procedure 18 Contents | 3
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... 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the Heat Sink 32 Procedure 32 Postrequisites 32 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 33 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 34 Procedure 34 Postrequisites 34 Removing the System Board 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 36 Replacing the System Board 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 39 Removing the Display Assembly 40 Prerequisites 40 Procedure...
... 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the Heat Sink 32 Procedure 32 Postrequisites 32 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 33 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 34 Procedure 34 Postrequisites 34 Removing the System Board 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 36 Replacing the System Board 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 39 Removing the Display Assembly 40 Prerequisites 40 Procedure...
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... peripherals, including media cards, connected to open programs, and turn off your operating system for shut-down instructions. 2 After the computer shuts down . from your computer. 4 Disconnect all open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down , disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 3 Disconnect all cables - NOTE: If you use a different operating system, see the documentation of the screen to your...
... peripherals, including media cards, connected to open programs, and turn off your operating system for shut-down instructions. 2 After the computer shuts down . from your computer. 4 Disconnect all open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down , disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 3 Disconnect all cables - NOTE: If you use a different operating system, see the documentation of the screen to your...
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... cable from the media-card reader. While you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the network device. 8 | Before Working Inside Your Computer Some cables have connectors with your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before connecting to the power...
... cable from the media-card reader. While you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the network device. 8 | Before Working Inside Your Computer Some cables have connectors with your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all power sources before connecting to the power...
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... system board. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (4) 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for about five seconds to ground the system board. 12 | Removing the Battery For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working...
... system board. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (4) 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for about five seconds to ground the system board. 12 | Removing the Battery For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working...
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... the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 1 memory module 14 | Removing the Memory Module(s) See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Use your computer and follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside...
... the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 1 memory module 14 | Removing the Memory Module(s) See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Use your computer and follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside...
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1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 2 securing-clips (2) Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15
1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 2 securing-clips (2) Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15
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... follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into place. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 16 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For...
... follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into place. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 16 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For...
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Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 4 1 pull-tab 3 screws (2) 2 hard-drive cable 4 hard-drive assembly 18 | Removing the Hard Drive
Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 4 1 pull-tab 3 screws (2) 2 hard-drive cable 4 hard-drive assembly 18 | Removing the Hard Drive
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... assembly. 6 Connect the hard-drive cable to the hard drive. 4 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Replace the base cover. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 20 | Replacing the Hard Drive For more...
... assembly. 6 Connect the hard-drive cable to the hard drive. 4 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Replace the base cover. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 20 | Replacing the Hard Drive For more...
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... "Replacing the Battery" on the wireless card Main (white triangle) Auxiliary (black triangle) Antenna-cable color white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 7. Replacing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless card to the system board. 2 Connect the antenna cables...
... "Replacing the Battery" on the wireless card Main (white triangle) Auxiliary (black triangle) Antenna-cable color white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 7. Replacing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless card to the system board. 2 Connect the antenna cables...
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... battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Slide the touchpad cable into the touchpad-cable connector and press the latch to secure the cable. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts, place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Connect...
... battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Slide the touchpad cable into the touchpad-cable connector and press the latch to secure the cable. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts, place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Connect...
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... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is recommended that shipped with your computer...
... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is recommended that shipped with your computer...
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... Heat Sink" on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 31. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 12. 3 Remove the memory module. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14. 4 Remove the hard-drive. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... Heat Sink" on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 31. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 12. 3 Remove the memory module. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14. 4 Remove the hard-drive. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... cable 2 right speaker 36 | Removing the System Board Procedure NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. 1 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 2 Gently lift the right speaker to the BIOS using System Setup. For more information on entering the Service Tag in the BIOS and make the desired changes again after you have made to remove it from the system board, note the location...
... cable 2 right speaker 36 | Removing the System Board Procedure NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you replace the system board. 1 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 2 Gently lift the right speaker to the BIOS using System Setup. For more information on entering the Service Tag in the BIOS and make the desired changes again after you have made to remove it from the system board, note the location...
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.... See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 32. 2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 22. 4 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 30. 3 Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 At the Dell logo, press to enter System Setup. 3 Navigate to the Main tab and type the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your...
.... See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 32. 2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 22. 4 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 30. 3 Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 At the Dell logo, press to enter System Setup. 3 Navigate to the Main tab and type the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your...
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... Battery" on page 20. 2 Replace the battery. Postrequisites 1 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 13. 3 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the display cables to the system board. 5 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the fan. 6 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. See "Replacing...
... Battery" on page 20. 2 Replace the battery. Postrequisites 1 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 13. 3 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the display cables to the system board. 5 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the fan. 6 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. See "Replacing...
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See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on page 34. 2 Replace the I /O Board" on page 28. 3 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 11. 48 | Replacing the Palm Rest See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 30. 4 Replace the speakers. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 24. 5 Replace the hard drive. Replacing the Palm...
See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on page 34. 2 Replace the I /O Board" on page 28. 3 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 11. 48 | Replacing the Palm Rest See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 30. 4 Replace the speakers. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 24. 5 Replace the hard drive. Replacing the Palm...
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... configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Computer model Processor Inspiron 3135 • AMD A4 • AMD A6 Memory Connector Type Speed Configurations supported One SODIMM connector DDR3L 1066 MHz - 1333 MHz 2 GB and 4 GB Ports and Connectors External: Network USB HDMI Audio Internal: Mini-card One RJ45 port • One USB 2.0 port • Two USB 3.0 ports One HDMI port One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port One half mini-card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card...
... configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Computer model Processor Inspiron 3135 • AMD A4 • AMD A6 Memory Connector Type Speed Configurations supported One SODIMM connector DDR3L 1066 MHz - 1333 MHz 2 GB and 4 GB Ports and Connectors External: Network USB HDMI Audio Internal: Mini-card One RJ45 port • One USB 2.0 port • Two USB 3.0 ports One HDMI port One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port One half mini-card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card...
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... Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Camera Resolution: Still image Video Diagonal viewing angle 11.6-inch HD WLED touch 1366 x 768 6.63 in (168.50 mm) 10.96 in (278.50 mm) 11.60 in System Setup. 0.92 megapixel 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum) 73.90 degrees To perform secondary functions, press Fn...
... Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Camera Resolution: Still image Video Diagonal viewing angle 11.6-inch HD WLED touch 1366 x 768 6.63 in (168.50 mm) 10.96 in (278.50 mm) 11.60 in System Setup. 0.92 megapixel 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum) 73.90 degrees To perform secondary functions, press Fn...