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Dell Inspiron 15 3515 Series User Manual

Dell Inspiron 15 3515 Series
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Inspiron 15 3515-
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F005
June 2021
Rev. A00

Table of Contents

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Dell Inspiron 15 3515 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
ColorCarbon Black
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 3450U
Display15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
RAM8GB DDR4
Storage256GB SSD
GraphicsAMD Radeon Vega 8 (Integrated)
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Battery3-Cell, 41 WHr
Dimensions358.5 x 242 x 19.9 mm (14.11 x 9.53 x 0.78 inches)
Ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4
Wireless802.11ac 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth
Camera720p HD Camera
AudioStereo speakers

Summary

Working Inside Your Computer

Safety Instructions

General safety guidelines to protect your computer and ensure personal safety.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Steps before disassembly: saving work, shutting down, disconnecting power.

Safety Precautions

Pre-disassembly steps: turn off, disconnect power, disconnect cables.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection

Importance of ESD protection for sensitive components and types of ESD damage.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Reassembly steps: replace screws, connect devices, power on.

Removing and Installing Components

Recommended Tools

Lists tools needed for component removal and installation procedures.

Screw List

Details screw types, quantities, and images for component installation.

Major Components of Inspiron 15 3515

Identifies and illustrates the main internal components of the laptop.

Secure Digital Card

Instructions for removing and installing the Secure Digital card.

Base Cover

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's base cover.

Battery

Safety, removal, and installation of the Lithium-ion battery.

Solid-State Drive

Procedures for removing and installing M.2 solid-state drives.

Wireless Card

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's wireless card.

Input/Output Board

Procedures for removing and installing the I/O board.

Hard Drive

Procedures for removing and installing the hard drive assembly.

Memory Modules

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's memory modules.

Speakers

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's speakers.

Heat Sink

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's heat sink.

Fan

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's fan.

Power Button

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's power button.

Power-Button with Optional Fingerprint Reader

Procedures for removing/installing the power button with fingerprint reader.

Display Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's display assembly.

Hinge Caps

Procedures for removing and installing the hinge caps.

Display Bezel

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's display bezel.

Hinges

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's hinges.

Display Panel

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's display panel.

Camera

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's camera module.

Touchpad

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's touchpad.

System Board

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's system board.

Power-Adapter Port

Procedures for removing and installing the laptop's power-adapter port.

Palm-Rest and Keyboard Assembly

Procedures for removing and installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Drivers and Downloads

System Setup

BIOS Overview

Explanation of the BIOS and its role in managing computer hardware.

Entering BIOS Setup Program

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup program via F2 key.

Navigation Keys

Description of keys for navigating and interacting within BIOS Setup.

Boot Sequence

How to bypass default boot order for direct device booting.

System Setup Options

Lists and describes main, advanced, and security BIOS setup options.

System and Setup Password

Details on creating, assigning, and managing system/setup passwords.

Troubleshooting

Handling Swollen Lithium-ion Batteries

Guidelines for safely handling and replacing swollen Lithium-ion batteries.

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check Diagnostics

Information on running hardware diagnostics using SupportAssist.

System Diagnostic Lights

Explanation of power/battery status lights and LED error codes.

WiFi Power Cycle

Procedure to troubleshoot WiFi connectivity issues by cycling power.

Updating Your System BIOS Using a USB Flash Drive

Guide to updating system BIOS using a bootable USB drive.

Drain Residual Flea Power (Perform Hard Reset)

How to drain residual static electricity before component replacement.

Getting Help and Contacting Dell

Self-Help Resources

List of resources for obtaining product information and support.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service.

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