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Dell Inspiron 15-3576 User Manual

Dell Inspiron 15-3576
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Inspiron 15-3576
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P63F
Regulatory Type: P63F002
June 2019
Rev. A02

Table of Contents

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Dell Inspiron 15-3576 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Processor8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U
Display15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Display
RAM8GB DDR4
Storage1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 620
Battery42 Whr
Weight2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Ports1 x USB 2.0
Wireless802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Summary

Before working inside your computer

Before you begin

Steps to prepare the computer before internal service.

Safety instructions

Essential safety guidelines for working on computer hardware.

Recommended tools

List of tools required for performing service procedures.

Screw list

Details of screws used for component assembly and disassembly.

Removing the battery

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the computer's battery.

Replacing the battery

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the computer's battery.

Removing the optical drive

Prerequisites

Actions required before starting the optical drive removal process.

Procedure

Detailed steps for removing the optical drive from the computer.

Replacing the optical drive

Procedure

Detailed steps for installing a new optical drive into the computer.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after the optical drive has been replaced.

Removing the keyboard

Prerequisites

Preparatory steps before removing the keyboard.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for removing the computer's keyboard.

Replacing the keyboard

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing a new keyboard.

Post-requisites

Actions to complete after the keyboard has been replaced.

Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the computer's base cover.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the base cover of the computer.

Replacing the base cover

Procedure

Detailed instructions for reinstalling the computer's base cover.

Post-requisites

Tasks to perform after the base cover has been replaced.

Removing the optical-drive interposer

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing the optical-drive interposer.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the optical-drive interposer.

Replacing the optical-drive interposer

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for reinstalling the optical-drive interposer.

Post-requisites

Tasks to perform after replacing the optical-drive interposer.

Removing the hard drive

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the hard drive.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the hard drive

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new hard drive into the computer.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after the hard drive has been replaced.

Removing the memory modules

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing memory modules.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's memory modules.

Replacing the memory modules

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing computer memory modules.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing memory modules.

Removing the wireless card

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the wireless card.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's wireless card.

Replacing the wireless card

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new wireless card.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the wireless card.

Removing the power-button board

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing the power-button board.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's power-button board.

Replacing the power-button board

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the computer's power-button board.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the power-button board.

Removing the speakers

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the computer's speakers.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's speakers.

Replacing the speakers

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing new computer speakers.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the speakers.

Removing the I/O board

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing the I/O board.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's I/O board.

Replacing the I/O board

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the computer's I/O board.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the I/O board.

Removing the coin-cell battery

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the coin-cell battery.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the coin-cell battery.

Replacing the coin-cell battery

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new coin-cell battery.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the coin-cell battery.

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing the heat sink.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's heat sink.

Replacing the heat sink

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the computer's heat sink.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the heat sink.

Removing the fan

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the computer's fan.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's fan.

Replacing the fan

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new computer fan.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the fan.

Removing the status-light lens

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the status-light lens.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the status-light lens.

Replacing the status-light lens

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the status-light lens.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the status-light lens.

Removing the system board

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing the system board.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's system board.

Replacing the system board

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new computer system board.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the system board.

Removing the touchpad

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the computer's touchpad.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's touchpad.

Replacing the touchpad

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new computer touchpad.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the touchpad.

Removing the power-adapter port

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the power-adapter port.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the power-adapter port.

Replacing the power-adapter port

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new power-adapter port.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the power-adapter port.

Removing the display assembly

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the display assembly.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's display assembly.

Replacing the display assembly

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new display assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the display assembly.

Removing the display bezel

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the display bezel.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's display bezel.

Replacing the display bezel

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing a new display bezel.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the display bezel.

Removing the display panel

Prerequisites

Steps needed before removing the display panel.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's display panel.

Replacing the display panel

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the display panel.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing a new display panel.

Removing the camera

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the computer's camera.

Procedure

Detailed instructions for removing the computer's camera.

Replacing the camera

Procedure

Detailed instructions for installing a new computer camera.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the camera.

Removing the display hinges

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the display hinges.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's display hinges.

Replacing the display hinges

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the display hinges.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing new display hinges.

Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly

Prerequisites

Steps required before removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Post-requisites

Actions to perform after replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly.

Removing the palm rest

Prerequisites

Extensive list of components to remove before accessing the palm rest.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the computer's palm rest assembly.

Replacing the palm rest

Post-requisites

Comprehensive list of components to replace after the palm rest.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the computer's palm rest assembly.

Downloading drivers

Downloading the audio driver

Instructions for downloading and installing audio drivers from Dell.

Downloading the graphics driver

Instructions for downloading and installing graphics drivers from Dell.

Downloading the USB 3.0 driver

Instructions for downloading and installing USB 3.0 drivers from Dell.

Downloading the Wi-Fi driver

Instructions for downloading and installing Wi-Fi drivers from Dell.

Downloading the media-card reader driver

Instructions for downloading and installing media-card reader drivers from Dell.

Downloading the chipset driver

Instructions for downloading and installing chipset drivers from Dell.

Downloading the network driver

Instructions for downloading and installing network drivers from Dell.

System setup

Boot Sequence

How to configure the computer's boot device order.

Navigation keys

Explanation of keys used for navigating System Setup.

System setup

Overview of the System Setup utility.

Entering BIOS setup program

Steps to access the computer's BIOS setup.

System setup options

Details of various configurable options within System Setup.

System setup options

Further details on System Setup configurations.

Troubleshooting

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Procedure for updating the BIOS from within Windows.

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows

Procedure for updating the BIOS using a USB drive.

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics

Information about running pre-boot hardware diagnostics.

Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check

Steps to initiate and run hardware diagnostics.

Diagnostics

Explanation of diagnostic lights and error codes.

Flea power release

Procedure to discharge residual power from the computer.

WiFi power cycle

Steps to reset WiFi connectivity by cycling power.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

Resources for obtaining product information and support.

Contacting Dell

Information on how to contact Dell support.

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