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Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the motherboard within your Dell Inspiron 15 5584 laptop.

The motherboard is a piece of hardware that acts as a "hub" for all the other components. A motherboard is a circuit board that connects all other components to the processor, distributes electricity from the battery, and contains connectors for device storage. Furthermore, the motherboard allows for external devices such as keyboards, flash drives, mice, etc. A faulty motherboard can cause the computer to become nonfunctional or unresponsive.

Before tampering with the device, ensure the battery is drained and the device is shut off. Furthermore, exercise caution when dealing with the motherboard; it is fragile and easy to break.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure to turn off and unplug your laptop before starting.

    • Turn over the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards, and the Inspiron logo is upside-down.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the seven 7 mm screws from the bottom using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Loosen the two captive back corner screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The two corner screws are not removable. A clicking sounds indicates that the screw is fully loosened.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide an iFixit opening tool underneath the right side USB port and the keyboard.

    • Gently trace the iFixit opening tool along the entire outer rim of the laptop, carefully applying an upwards pressure.

    • Be careful not to force open the plate or push too much off without loosening the other sides. This can cause the bottom cover to crack.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pry off the bottom cover from the laptop.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to loosen any spots you may have missed from Step 3.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3.5 mm screws holding the battery down with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the motherboard connector tab from the top left of the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

    • Be sure to carefully wiggle the connector out from the battery socket. Ripping it out too forcefully could damage the socket.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Hard Drive: step 7, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Lift up the motherboard ribbon latch using a pair of tweezers.

    • Gently lift the ribbon cable from the motherboard connector socket.

    • Pulling out the ribbon cable too quickly can damage the connector.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3 mm hard drive cover screws using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the hard drive cover plate from the device.

    • Unplug the connector cable from the hard drive.

    • Remove the hard drive from the device and place it safely to the side.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, DC Jack: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, DC Jack: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 6 mm screws holding down the screen hinge in the upper right corner using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the screen hinge and lift it up.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Lift up the sticker covering the DC jack connector using tweezers.

    • Using tweezers, detach the motherboard connector and lift the jack out of place.

    • Remove the DC jack from the laptop.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 13, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 13, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Loosen the four captive 3.5 mm screws securing the heat sink to the motherboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the CPU plate cover from the motherboard and safely place it off to the side.

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  15. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Remove the two 3.5 mm screws from the fan with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • Detach the fan connector from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

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  16. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift the fan from the device and de-thread the LCD display cable.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

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  17. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 16, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 16, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: step 16, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the single 3 mm screw that holds down the Wi-Fi card using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the Wi-Fi card from the motherboard.

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  18. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 17, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Using tweezers, detach the connector found near the SSD.

    • This connector is similar to the DC jack connector and fan connector.

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  19. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Push the holding tab up on the side closest to the motherboard.

    • Lift the ribbon cable from the motherboard connector port.

    • All ribbon connectors are fragile; pull them out slowly.

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  20. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the five ribbon cables from their connectors on the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

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  21. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to peel off the sticky label that is placed over the display cable port.

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  22. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Grasp the connector latch with tweezers and lift it up.

    • Disconnect the display cable from its connector using a pair of tweezers.

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  23. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 2.5 mm screws with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the four 3 mm screws with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

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  24. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 Motherboard Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the motherboard and remove it from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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This guide is absolutely needed for the replacement of Dell Motherboard. Thanks for sharing.

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