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Dell Inspiron 3521/5521 Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 3521/5521 Regulatory model: P28F Regulatory type: P28F001
Dell Inspiron 3521/5521 Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 3521/5521 Regulatory model: P28F Regulatory type: P28F001
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...;, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Bluetooth® is used in the United States and/or other countries; A00 Trademarks used by... Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. 2012 - 11 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage...
...;, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Bluetooth® is used in the United States and/or other countries; A00 Trademarks used by... Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. 2012 - 11 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage...
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive ...
Contents 1 Before You Begin 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive ...
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11 Removing the Keyboard 27 Prerequisites 27 Procedure 27 12 Replacing the Keyboard 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 13 Removing the Palm-Rest 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 14 Replacing the Palm-Rest 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing ...
11 Removing the Keyboard 27 Prerequisites 27 Procedure 27 12 Replacing the Keyboard 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 13 Removing the Palm-Rest 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 14 Replacing the Palm-Rest 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing ...
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21 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 51 Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 22 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 23 Removing the Heat-Sink 55 Prerequisites 55 Procedure 56 24 Replacing the Heat-Sink 57 Procedure 57 Postrequisites 57 25 Removing the Fan 59 Prerequisites 59 Procedure 60 26 Replacing the Fan 61 Procedure 61 Postrequisites 61 27 Removing the Speakers 63 Prerequisites 63 Procedure 64 28 Replacing the Speakers 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 29 Removing the Display Assembly 69 Prerequisites 69 Procedure 70 30 Replacing the Display ...
21 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 51 Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 22 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 23 Removing the Heat-Sink 55 Prerequisites 55 Procedure 56 24 Replacing the Heat-Sink 57 Procedure 57 Postrequisites 57 25 Removing the Fan 59 Prerequisites 59 Procedure 60 26 Replacing the Fan 61 Procedure 61 Postrequisites 61 27 Removing the Speakers 63 Prerequisites 63 Procedure 64 28 Replacing the Speakers 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 29 Removing the Display Assembly 69 Prerequisites 69 Procedure 70 30 Replacing the Display ...
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31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
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...: If you turn off . Before You Begin | 7 WARNING: Disconnect all open programs before you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation of the screen to open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer...
...: If you turn off . Before You Begin | 7 WARNING: Disconnect all open programs before you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation of the screen to open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer...
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CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned. When connecting cables, ensure that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any installed card from your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the components inside your computer, and protecting against ...
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned. When connecting cables, ensure that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any installed card from your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the components inside your computer, and protecting against ...
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After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 Failure to their electrical outlets. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. • Connect your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer After you removed before working on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all attached devices to do so may damage your computer and all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain ...
After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 Failure to their electrical outlets. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. • Connect your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer After you removed before working on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all attached devices to do so may damage your computer and all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain ...
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.... 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to the unlock position. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your...
.... 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to the unlock position. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the Battery | 13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the battery bay and snap the battery into place. Replacing the Battery...
... instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the Battery | 13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the battery bay and snap the battery into place. Replacing the Battery...
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... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer...
... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer...
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3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
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... with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer...
... with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer...
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...-Drive Assembly | 19 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the...
...-Drive Assembly | 19 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the...
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3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 2 1 3 1 optical-drive bezel 3 screws (2) 4 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive bracket 20 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 2 1 3 1 optical-drive bezel 3 screws (2) 4 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive bracket 20 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place. 2 ...
Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place. 2 ...