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Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace your USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board. You will need a Phillips #0 screwdriver and a plastic opening tool to complete this guide.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • First flip over the laptop to expose the back panel

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew all ten 7mm Phillips head screws holding the back panel in place.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • With a plastic spudger, carefully remove the back panel by prying each corner off individually

    • Slowly pick up the panel and set it aside

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  3. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The battery will be the largest black component in the device located near the bottom edge. Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two 3mm Phillips head screws holding in the battery.

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    • To remove the old battery, slightly lift the bottom edge of the battery with your hands

    • Now slowly pull the battery towards you to fully detach the battery

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  5. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement, Hard Drive: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew and remove the 2 of the 3mm Phillips head screws holding the hard drive in place.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Lift and hold the hard drive in your left hand.

    • Use your right hand to grab hold of the black wire connector attached on the right of the hard drive.

    • Carefully pull the connector away from the hard drive to completely disconnect from the laptop.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement, WLAN Adaptor: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Unhook both of the wires attached to the WLAN adaptor.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3.9mm Phillips screw using Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Once the screw is removed, one end of the WLAN adaptor will raise up.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the WLAN adaptor.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement, USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Using the plastic opening tool, unhook the black cable as shown.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull to unplug the speaker cable.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the 3.9mm Phillips screw as shown.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 13-7359 USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Gently raise the USB/SD Card Reader IO Circuit Board and pull the part free from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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