Dell Inspiron 15-3558 W/ Out DVD Drive (P47F002) Hinge Rails Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hinge Rails on your Inspiron 15-3558 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15-3558 Hinge Rails.

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
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15-3558 Hinge Rails

Unlock the battery.

Step 1

  • Unlock the battery.
  • Lift the Battery out of the laptop.
Unlock the battery.Lift the Battery out of the laptop.Unlock the battery.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 2

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Pry up and remove the Access Door.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Unplug the cable.

Step 3

Unplug the cable.Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Remove the Hard Drive.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 4

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 2.5mm Wafer screw.

Step 5

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 2.5mm Wafer screw.Remove the 9 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.

Step 6

  • Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard. Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard. Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 7

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the power button cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug the power button cable.
  • Unplug the touchpad cable.
  • Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Unplug the power button cable.Unplug the touchpad cable.Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.

Step 9

Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.
Loosen the display cable tape.

Step 10

  • Loosen the display cable tape.
  • Unplug the display cable.
Loosen the display cable tape.Unplug the display cable.
Loosen the display cable.

Step 11

  • Loosen the display cable.
  • Loosen the antenna cables.
Loosen the display cable.Loosen the antenna cables.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm left hinge screws.

Step 12

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm left hinge screws.Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 5mm right hinge screw.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Carefully unsnap the LCD Bezel, working your way around the edges of the screen.

Step 13

  • Carefully unsnap the LCD Bezel, working your way around the edges of the screen.
Carefully unsnap the LCD Bezel, working your way around the edges of the screen.Carefully unsnap the LCD Bezel, working your way around the edges of the screen.
Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 14

  • Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.
  • Loosen the cable tape.
  • Lift the screen and turn it over.
Remove the 4 - M2 x 3mm screws.Loosen the cable tape.Lift the screen and turn it over.
Loosen the cable latch tape.

Step 15

  • Loosen the cable latch tape.
  • Unlock the cable latch.
  • Unplug the cable.
  • Remove the LCD Screen.
Loosen the cable latch tape.Unlock the cable latch.Unplug the cable.
Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 2.5mm Wafer screws.

Step 16

Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 2.5mm Wafer screws.Remove the Hinge Rails.
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Inspiron 15 3558 WOut DVD Drive Hinge Rails

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