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Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to disassemble your Dell Precision 3510 laptop to replace the power connector port. Check the Troubleshooting Pages and confirm that the operating power connector port needs to be replaced.

Before you begin the steps to replace the Dell Precision 3510 computer's power connector port, power the computer off completely and unplug any external devices. You can power off your computer by holding down the power button in the upper right-hand corner of the keyboard for 10-15 seconds.

What you need

  1. Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the computer over so that you are looking at the bottom.

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the eight 6.5 mm screws from the base cover.

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  2. Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the opening tool to carefully pry the base cover from the computer.

    • Remove the base cover from the laptop.

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  4. Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the two 5.5 mm screws from the battery.

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  5. Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Gently unplug the cable connected to the top of the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the laptop.

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  6. Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement, Power Connector Port: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement, Power Connector Port: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the single 3 mm screw from the metal bracket that secures the power port.

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  7. Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Precision 3510 Power Connector Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the metal bracket and gently remove the power connector port.

    • Unplug the power connector port cable from the system board.

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Conclusion

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

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