Dell Vostro 3480 - Removing and Installing Components; Essential Tools and Screw Identification

Removing and installing components
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
• Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1 and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4
Screw list
The table provides the list of screws that are used for securing dierent components.
Table 3. Screw list
Component Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover M2.5x6 6
NOTE: Screw color may vary
depending on the
conguration ordered.
Battery M2x3 4
Display panel M2x2 4
System Fan M2x5 2
VGA daughterboard M2x3 2
Hard-drive assembly M2x3 4
Hard-drive bracket M3x3 4
Heat sink - discrete M2x3 3
Hinges M2.5x2.5 10
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