Dell Vostro 3480 (P89G005) Back Cover Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Back Cover on your Vostro 3480 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 11 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Vostro 3480 Back Cover.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Vostro 3480 Back Cover

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Vostro 3480 Back Cover

Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 1

  • Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 2

  • Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect display cable.

Step 4

  • Disconnect display cable.
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Display Assembly (4 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Use fingers to separate and remove Bezel.

Step 6

  • Use fingers to separate and remove Bezel.
Use fingers to separate and remove Bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove Bezel.
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.

Step 7

  • Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Disconnect and remove Web Camera.Disconnect and remove Web Camera.
Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (10 x M2 x 2mm wafer).

Step 8

Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (10 x M2 x 2mm wafer).Unscrew and remove Display Hinges (10 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect Screen.
Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect Screen.Unscrew and turn over screen (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Remove Display Cable.

Step 10

  • Remove Display Cable.
The remaining piece is the Back Cover.

Step 11

  • The remaining piece is the Back Cover.
Vostro 3480 Back Cover

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Vostro 3480 Back Cover

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