Dell Inspiron 15-3542 (P40F-002) USB I/O Circuit Board Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the USB I/O Circuit Board on your Inspiron 15-3542 (P40F-002) 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 Inspiron 15-3542 (P40F-002) USB I/O 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
Inspiron 3542 USB I O Circuit Board

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (3542) USB I/O Circuit Board

Remove the battery.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the battery.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

Step 2

  • Remove the screw.(1 x M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.Remove the screw.Remove the screw.
Slide the access door down and remove it.

Step 3

  • Remove the screw.(1 x M2 x 3mm)
  • Slide the access door down and remove it.
Slide the access door down and remove it.Remove the screw.Remove the screw.
Slide the hard drive over and remove it.

Step 4

  • Remove the screw.(1 x M2 x 3mm)
  • Slide the hard drive over and remove it.
Slide the hard drive over and remove it.Remove the screw.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom base screws.(10 x M2.5 x 5mm)
  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Using a small flat head screwdriver, press in the keyboard latches and carefully remove and turn over the keyboard.

Step 6

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Using a small flat head screwdriver, press in the keyboard latches and carefully remove and turn over the keyboard.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard.
Using a small flat head screwdriver, press in the keyboard latches and carefully remove and turn over the keyboard.Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the keyboard.
Remove the screws.

Step 7

  • Unplug the palmrest touchpad cables.
  • Remove the screws.(3 x M2.5 x 5mm)
Remove the screws.Unplug the palmrest touchpad cables.
Carefully unsnap and remove the palmrest.

Step 8

  • Carefully unsnap and remove the palmrest.
Carefully unsnap and remove the palmrest.Carefully unsnap and remove the palmrest.
Unplug the cable.

Step 9

  • Loosen the circuit board and turn it over.
  • Unplug the cable.
Unplug the cable.Loosen the circuit board and turn it over.Loosen the circuit board and turn it over.
Inspiron 3542 USB I O Circuit Board

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 15 3542 USB I O Circuit Board

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