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Inspiron 15 3511 Service Manual

Installing the I/O board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the I/O board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

image of installing the IO board

Steps

  1. Align and place the I/O board under the left hinge assembly and on to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the three (M2x3) screws to secure the I/O daughter board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the fingerprint-reader board cable to the connector on the I/O board and close the latch, if applicable.
  4. Connect the I/O-board power cable to the connector on the I/O board and close the latch.
  5. Fold back the left hinge over the I/O board.
  6. Replace the two (M2.5x5) screws to secure the hinge to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the base cover.
  2. Exit service mode.
  3. Install the SD card.
  4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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