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Dell G3 3500 Disassembly

Introduction

This guide walks through each step to disassembling the Dell G3 15-3500.

What you need

  1. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off the computer by pressing the Windows button on the bottom left of the screen. Press power then press shut down.

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  2. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the computer from the charging cable.

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  3. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Close the laptop and flip it over to the back.

    • Find the 10 screws on the outer edge.

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  4. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Using the #1 Philips head begin unscrewing the 10 screws.

    • Slowly and carefully keep track of the screws in a safe place

    • The back 4 screws of the back panel will not and should not come out. Make sure they are still unscrewed to the main board

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  5. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Pry the bottom plate open: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Pry the bottom plate open: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Pry the bottom plate open: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a flathead screwdriver or guitar pick in between the keyboard cover and bottom plate.

    • Carefully pry the keyboard cover and bottom plate apart until all the clips around the outer end unlatch.

    • Remove the bottom plate to reveal the internal parts of the computer.

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  7. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Disconnect the battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Disconnect the battery: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery and unscrew the two #1 Philips head screws attaching it to the frame.

    • Unplug and remove the battery from the computer.

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  8. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Take the M.2 SSD out: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Take the M.2 SSD out: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Take the M.2 SSD out: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the M.2 Solid State Drive.

    • Remove the #1 Philips head screw attaching it to the frame.

    • The drive will tilt up from the board once unscrewed.

    • Gently pull the drive away from the frame until it releases.

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  9. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the hard drive: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the hard drive: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the Hard Disk Drive and unplug it from the device. Lift the black latch and pull the cord from the board carefully.

    • Remove the screws attaching it to the frame.

    • Remove the hard drive from the board.

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  10. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the RAM modules: step 9, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the RAM modules: step 9, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the RAM modules: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the RAM modules.

    • Fold back the black protective cover and gently press the sides until each RAM module pops up.

    • Remove the modules from the board.

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  11. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the left fan: step 10, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the left fan: step 10, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the left fan: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the left fan and unscrew both #1 Philips head screws.

    • Unplug the left fan from the device and pull it away from the device.

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  12. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the right fan: step 11, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the right fan: step 11, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Remove the right fan: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the right fan and unscrew both #1 Philips head screws.

    • Unplug the right fan and pull away from the device.

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  13. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Clean with a compressed air can: step 12, image 1 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Clean with a compressed air can: step 12, image 2 of 3 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly, Clean with a compressed air can: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Attach the air straw to the compressed air can.

    • Begin gently cleaning areas of collected dust around fans and air intake vents.

    • Keep 6 inches away and do not use full pressure. Beware that the can may become very cold.

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  14. Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 13, image 1 of 2 Dell G3 3500 Disassembly: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • The computer is completely disassembled and cleaned. When reassembling, insert every piece carefully and correctly.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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