Dell Inspiron 15-3521 (P28F001) Speaker Removal Tutorial

By on September 17, 2021 · 2:07 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Speaker on your Dell Inspiron 15-3521 (P28F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 20 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15-3521 (P28F001) Speaker.

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 flat head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe (optional)
Inspiron 3521 Speaker

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 15-3521 (P28F001) Speaker

Slide the latches over.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over.
  • Remove the battery.
Slide the latches over.Remove the battery.
Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm optical drive screw.

Step 2

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm optical drive screw.Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Loosen the screws (cannot be removed).

Step 3

  • Loosen the screws (cannot be removed).
  • Lift and remove the access door off of the laptop.
Loosen the screws (cannot be removed).Lift and remove the access door off of the laptop.
Remove the 2 - M3 x 3mm hard drive screws.

Step 4

  • Remove the 2 - M3 x 3mm hard drive screws.
Slide the hard drive over to unplug it from the motherboard.

Step 5

  • Slide the hard drive over to unplug it from the motherboard.
  • Lift and slide the hard drive out of the laptop using the tab.
Slide the hard drive over to unplug it from the motherboard.Lift and slide the hard drive out of the laptop using the tab.
Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom base palmrest screws.

Step 6

  • Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom base palmrest screws.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 7

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a plastic scribe or flat head screwdriver, press in the keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard.
Lift the keyboard and turn it over.

Step 8

  • Lift the keyboard and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Lift the keyboard and turn it over.Unplug the keyboard cable.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.

Step 10

Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the wireless WLAN card.
Unplug the cables.

Step 11

Unplug the cables.Remove the 5 - M2.5 x 5mm screws and the 2 -Unplug the cables.
Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest.

Step 12

  • Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest.
  • Work your way around the bottom edge and side.
Unplug the USB circuit cable.

Step 13

  • Unplug the USB circuit cable.
  • Loosen the USB circuit cable.
Unplug the USB circuit cable.Loosen the USB circuit cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm USB circuit board screw.

Step 14

Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm USB circuit board screw.Remove the USB Circuit Board.
Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.

Step 15

  • Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.
  • Loosen the wireless antennas.
Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.Loosen the wireless antennas.
Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm right hinge screw.

Step 16

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm right hinge screw.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm left hinge screws.
Remove the complete LCD display.

Step 17

Unplug and remove the DC Jack.

Step 18

  • Unplug and remove the DC Jack.
  • Unplug the speaker cable.
Unplug and remove the DC Jack.Unplug the speaker cable.
Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm motherboard screw.

Step 19

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm motherboard screw.Remove the Motherboard and turn it over.
Remove the Speakers.

Step 20

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