Dell Precision M3800 (P31F001) USB / SD Card Circuit Board Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the USB / SD Card Circuit Board on your Precision M3800 (P31F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision M3800 (P31F001) USB / SD Card Circuit Board.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision M3800 USB SD Card Circuit Boar

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision M3800 (P31F001) USB / SD Card Circuit Board

Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).

Step 1

  • Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).
  • Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (10 X 2mm x 3mm T5 Torx).
Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (10 X 2mm x 3mm T5 Torx).Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).
Unscrew battery (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 2

Unscrew battery (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Disconnect and remove Battery.Unscrew battery (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect cable from Motherboard.

Step 3

Disconnect cable from Motherboard.Unscrew and remove mSATA Card (2 x Disconnect cable from Motherboard.
Unscrew and remove WLAN bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove WLAN bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect antenna cables and remove WLAN Card.
Unscrew and remove WLAN bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect antenna cables and remove WLAN Card.Unscrew and remove WLAN bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove WLAN bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.

Step 5

Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove CMOS Battery.
Unscrew circuit board (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

Unscrew circuit board (3 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove USB / SD Card Circuit Board.Unscrew circuit board (3 x M2 x 3mm).
Precision M3800 USB SD Card Circuit Boar

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Precision M3800 USB SD Card Circuit Board

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