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Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement

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  1. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

    • Close the display and turn over the computer to see the battery locking tabs.

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    • Pull both of the locking tabs outwards until they both click to release the battery.

    • Pull the battery out by lifting it from the top and sliding it forward.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Turn the laptop over so that the keyboard is facing up.

    • Use an opening tool to pry the keyboard from the base of the laptop.

    • Once the top of the keyboard is released, slide the keyboard upwards.

    • Be sure not to pull the keyboard straight up; this could damage the keyboard ribbon cable.

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    • Use an opening tool to remove the keyboard ribbon from the latch by lifting the tab on top.

    • Once lifted, disconnect the ribbon and replace with a new keyboard.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Wi-Fi Module: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Once the keyboard is removed, the Wi-Fi module will be accessible.

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    • Use the opening tool to lift both antenna cables upward from the Wi-Fi module.

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    • Remove the 3mm Phillips #000 screw securing the Wi-Fi module.

    • Lift the Wi-Fi module up and out of the laptop.

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    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin". After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer".

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Hard Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Hard Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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  15. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the NEW hard drive.

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    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  17. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide and place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

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  18. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Sliding the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the hard-drive assembly backward to connect the hard-drive assembly to the system board.

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    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  20. Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Display Assembly Replacement, Palm Rest: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove thirteen 5mm Phillips #000 screws from the back cover of the laptop.

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    • Use the opening tool to unplug the palm rest cables and slide the cables out.

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    • Remove seven 5mm Phillips #000 screws from the midframe.

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    • Use the opening tool to lift the edges of the palm rest. Once all of the sides are lifted, pull the palm rest off.

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    • Unplug the DC jack to the right of the fan.

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    • Unplug the display cable below the fan by pulling the cable straight back.

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    • Unplug the display cable located near the right display hinge by lifting the tape and pulling back.

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    • Remove the two 5mm Phillips #000 screws from the left and right hinges.

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    • Remove the display assembly by lifting the display from the hinges.

    • It is important to ensure the display cables are fully disconnected before removing the assembly.

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

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Thanks for showing it all. Do you know where are the touchscreen and camera cables? I suspect mine are loose because the screen does not respond to touches anymore and lately the camera has stoped working albeit still being recognized. Thanks and best regards, Fábio.

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