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Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement

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    1. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the device over and locate the battery.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Place thumbs on each latch and push outwards.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Push and slide the battery away from you.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the RAM compartment and the screw on the right hand side. Remove the cover.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Locate and remove the 2.5 mm x 5 mm screw on the upper right hand side of the compartment.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Turn the device around and open it up.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Using your index finger, push down on the F1 and F7 keys.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Using your index finger, push down on the x icon and Home keys.

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    6. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the keyboard lining (between the black and silver).

      • Place your spudger between the keyboard lining behind the F1 and F7 keys and pull up.

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    7. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Place your spudger between the keyboard lining behind the x icon and Home keys and pull up.

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    8. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully pull and turn the keyboard over.

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    9. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the black lever.

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    10. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the keyboard cable

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    1. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Hard Drive: step 14, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Hard Drive: step 14, image 2 of 2
      • Turn laptop over and remove the bottom four screw covers outlined in red.

      • Then remove the three base screws.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
      • Turn laptop over and open it. Locate and remove the five palm rest screws.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the palm rest cables. Lift the black levers and unplug the blue cables.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the palm rest until it snaps off.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2
      • Close cover and turn laptop over. Locate and remove the four hard drive screws.

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    6. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
      • Turn laptop over and open it.

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    7. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 20, image 3 of 3
      • Lift and remove the hard drive.

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    8. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the hard drive connector.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Screen: step 22, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement, Screen: step 22, image 2 of 2
      • Locate and remove the bottom hinge screws.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3
      • Turn laptop over and open it. Locate and unplug the LCD Cable.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 24, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 24, image 3 of 3
      • Unplug the black and white wires on the wireless antenna.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 25, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the two hinge screws on both the left and right hand side.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 15R Screen Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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