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Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement

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

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  1. Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unclip the front corners: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Unclip the sides: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 3501 Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • 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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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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