Dell Inspiron 15-7559 Teardown
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 31 Steps
Ready to give your Dell Inspiron 15-7559 a little TLC? This guide will walk you through the steps to take it apart. Whether you’re tackling a repair or just curious about what’s inside, we’ve got you covered! Follow along, and you’ll be back in action in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Make sure to power off your device and unplug any cables before diving in – it’ll keep you and your gear safe from any unexpected surprises.
– First things first, let’s power down that computer! Give it a gentle tap on the off button and watch it rest.
– Next up, it’s time to unplug! Carefully detach that charging cable from your computer, so it’s free and clear.
– Now, get ready for a little flip! Turn the computer upside down to access its underbelly.
Step 2
Just a heads-up: the screw won’t come all the way out, even when you’ve loosened it completely. It’s designed to stay attached to the panel, so no need to worry about it falling off!
– Grab your Philips #1 screwdriver and unscrew the captive screw at the top of the back panel. Easy does it!
Step 3
– Grab your trusty blue plastic opening tool and gently lift a corner of the back cover—think of it as opening a tiny treasure chest.
– Slide that same opening tool carefully around the edges to unclip the back panel, easing it away from the frame without any drama.
– Once all the clips are freed, lift the back panel off smoothly—you’re almost there! If you need a hand, schedule a repair.
Step 4
– Check out the bottom left corner of your laptop—that’s where the battery is hanging out.
Step 5
– Grab your T8 Torx screwdriver and unscrew those five 2mm x 5mm screws. Keep them safe for reassembly—that’s the secret to a smooth repair. If you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 6
Skip the cable tug-of-war—yanking could wreck them or pull them right out of your device.
– Gently lift the tab above the battery to give yourself some wiggle room for disconnecting those cables.
– Grip the white connector that joins the cables to the battery and unplug it—easy does it!
Step 7
– Gently lift the battery out of the device and set it aside.
Step 8
– Spot the hard drive chilling out in the bottom right corner of your laptop.
Step 9
– Grab that Philips #1 screwdriver and get ready to roll! Carefully unscrew those 4 x 2.5mm x 5mm screws. You’re doing great—keep it up!
Step 10
Handle those cables with care! Tugging on them could lead to some serious damage or even have them waving goodbye from the device.
– Gently lift the hard drive with your hands until you can see the cables connected to it, then carefully disconnect them.
– Grasp the black connector that links the cables to the battery and gently pull it away to disconnect.
Step 11
– Find your WLAN card—it’s hanging out on the right side of your laptop, just waiting to be noticed. It’s like the secret agent of your device, always doing its job quietly.
Step 12
– Grab your trusty Philips #1 screwdriver and unscrew that 2mm x 3mm screw holding the WLAN card in place. Easy peasy!
– Now, gently disconnect the WLAN card by pulling it horizontally across the device. Just a little wiggle and it’ll come right off.
– Once the WLAN card is disconnected, don’t forget to untangle those wires so they can sit freely. A little extra room for everything to breathe.
Step 13
– Find the LCD cable hanging out around the middle of your laptop. It’s playing hide-and-seek, but you got this!
Step 14
– Grab your tweezers and gently pull the metal tab away from the LCD connection point at the back.
– Once that tab is free, gently pull the black strap to disconnect the LCD.
– With the LCD unplugged, make sure to untangle any wires so they aren’t caught up and can move freely.
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Step 15
– Grab your Phillips #1 screwdriver and gently remove the four 2mm x 5mm screws from the top of the laptop. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 16
– Flip your device upside down and gently lift the screen open. Give it a little nudge if it needs some encouragement.
Step 17
– Grab the flat end of your spudger and press down on the 5 tabs up at the top of the keyboard, prying up each spot as you go. Go on—give those tabs a gentle nudge!
– Once those 5 tabs let go, slide your opening tool along the top and sides of the keyboard to make sure it’s completely freed up. Smooth moves only!
Step 18
– Gently tilt up the keyboard just enough so you can see and reach the ribbon cables underneath.
Step 19
– Gently lift the latch holding the keyboard ribbon cables using your finger, like flipping open a tiny door.
– Once the latch is up, carefully lift the ribbon cables out of their latch, giving them a little wiggle if needed. Need a hand? You can always schedule a repair.
Step 20
– With the keyboard now fully free from the laptop’s embrace, gently lift it away from the device. You’re doing great!
Step 21
– Find the track pad ribbon cable and the power ribbon cable. They’re hanging out together, just waiting for you.
– To free them, gently lift the latches with your finger. No need for tools here—just a little finesse!
– Once the latches are up, carefully lift the ribbon cables out of their cozy homes. They’ll be ready to move on to the next step!
Step 22
– Find the two screws chilling near the center of the laptop.
– Grab your Philips #1 screwdriver and carefully unscrew those 2 x 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
Step 23
You’ll hear a satisfying snap as you gently lift the panel tabs—that’s totally normal. Start at a corner and carefully work your way around the edges to make the process smooth and safe. If you need a hand along the way, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab your metal spudger and gently work it along the edges of the top panel. A little prying goes a long way, so take it easy and open those edges like a pro.
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Step 24
If you feel any resistance when lifting the panel, pause and double-check that you’ve wrapped up all the previous steps. Better safe than sorry!
– Gently lift the top panel away from the laptop, giving it a little wiggle if needed. Keep things steady and steady, you’re on your way to a smooth repair. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 25
Take it easy when handling the cables. Yanking them could cause some serious damage or even pull them right out of the device. Gentle does it!
– First things first, find those fan connections chilling on the left and right sides of your laptop.
– Now, give the white part a gentle tug with your hand and pull it away from the port like a pro.
– Once you’ve disconnected the fans, just lift them out and say goodbye as you remove them from the laptop.
Step 26
– Find the 4 screws at the top of the laptop that hold the hinges in place. They’re your starting point!
– Grab your Philips #1 screwdriver and get to work unscrewing those 4 x 2mm x 5mm screws.
– Gently lift the screen off the laptop and set it aside. Nice and easy, no rushing!
Step 27
Start by disconnecting the frame near one hinge. Then, gently pull the rest of the frame off using your hand. You’ll hear a few snaps as the tabs release—don’t worry, that’s totally normal!
– Grab your trusty metal spudger and carefully work your way around the hinges to separate the frame. Nice and steady!
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Step 28
Heads up: popping the display out in this step might break a few of the tiny tabs that keep it in place. Don’t stress—your screen will still stay put and look just fine when you’re done. Just know that these tabs won’t bounce back to perfect, and if you have to take things apart again down the road, you’ll probably want to swap them out.
Start at the bottom left corner and work your way around the frame. Once you’ve loosened enough of it, use your hands to gently finish removing the rest. Keep at it—you’re making good progress!
– Grab that trusty metal spudger and gently work it around the display frame to pop it open. You’ve got this!
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Step 29
– Gently tilt the screen back, swinging it open on its hinges until it’s fully laid out.
Step 30
– Find the cable that links the display to the back cover — you’ll spot a sticker with a QR code on it.
– Peel off that sticker and gently pull it back to disconnect the cables. Easy does it!
Step 31
– The display is now fully detached and out of the way. Nice work!