Dell Precision M3800 (P31F001) Motherboard Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Precision M3800 (P31F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision M3800 (P31F001) Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision M3800 Motherboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision M3800 (P31F001) Motherboard

Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).

Step 1

  • Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).
  • Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (10 X 2mm x 3mm T5 Torx).
Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).Unscrew and remove Bottom Base (10 X 2mm x 3mm T5 Torx).Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).Lift open badge door and remove screws (2 x M2.5 x 6mm).
Unscrew battery (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 2

Unscrew battery (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Disconnect and remove Battery.Unscrew battery (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect cable from Motherboard.

Step 3

Disconnect cable from Motherboard.Unscrew and remove mSATA Card (2 x
Unscrew fan (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 4

Unscrew fan (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove GPU Fan.
Unscrew fan (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 5

Unscrew fan (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove CPU Fan.Unscrew fan (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Heatsink (Captive screws).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and remove Heatsink (Captive screws).
Unscrew and remove Heatsink (Captive screws).Unscrew and remove Heatsink (Captive screws).
Disconnect cables from Motherboard.

Step 7

  • Disconnect cables from Motherboard.
  • Unscrew and remove motherboard (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 X Captive screws).
Disconnect cables from Motherboard.Unscrew and remove motherboard (3 x M2 x 3mm) (2 X Captive screws).Disconnect cables from Motherboard.Disconnect cables from Motherboard.
Precision M3800 Motherboard

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