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Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the back cover on your Dell Inspiron 3501.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 6 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

    • Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unclip the front corners: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unclip the front corners: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the back cover and the laptop body.

    • Pry upward to release the retaining clips.

    • Listen for a click sound when each clip releases.

    • Repeat this procedure for the bottom-right corner of the back cover.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unclip the sides: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unclip the sides: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • At the sides of the laptop, insert your opening pick between the cover and body.

    • Pry upward to release the remainder of the clips.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Grab the cover by the edge closest to you.

    • Lift the cover up. Swing it open so that the rear edge lifts up last.

    • Completely remove the cover from the laptop.

    • If the back cover is stuck to laptop body, use an opening pick to slide around the perimeter of the back cover to release any remaining clips.

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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Dell Inspiron answers community for help.

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