Dell Precision 15-3551 (P80F004) Smart Card Reader Removal Tutorial

By on December 2, 2020 · 4:49 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Smart Card Reader on your Precision 15-3551 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 15-3551 Smart Card Reader.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision 3551 Smart Card Reader

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 15-3551 Smart Card Reader

Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).

Step 1

  • Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).
Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).

Step 2

  • Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x

Step 3

Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x
Disconnect CMOS Battery.

Step 4

  • Disconnect CMOS Battery.
Disconnect CMOS Battery.Disconnect CMOS Battery.
Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x
Disconnect speakers.

Step 6

  • Disconnect speakers.
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).
Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x

Step 8

Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x
Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Precision 3551 Smart Card Reader

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