Dell Inspiron 15-3555 (P47F005) 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 15-3555 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15-3555 Hinge Rails.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 3555 Hinge Rails

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15-3555 Hinge Rails

Unlock and remove Battery.

Step 1

Unlock and remove Battery.Unlock and remove Battery.
Remove optical drive screw.

Step 2

Remove optical drive screw.Use screwdriver to slide out and remove DVD Optical Drive (1 x Remove optical drive screw.
Press in tabs and turn over Keyboard.

Step 3

  • Press in tabs and turn over Keyboard.
  • Disconnect and remove keyboard.
Press in tabs and turn over Keyboard.Disconnect and remove keyboard.Press in tabs and turn over Keyboard.
Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer) (3 x

Step 4

Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer) (3 x Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer) (3 x Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2.5 x 2.5mm wafer) (3 x
Disconnect palmrest cables.

Step 5

Disconnect palmrest cables.Remove palmrest screws (5 x M2.5 x 5mm).Use fingertips to separate Bottom Base from Disconnect palmrest cables.
Disconnect hard drive cable.

Step 6

Disconnect hard drive cable.Unscrew and remove Hard Drive & Caddy (2 x Disconnect hard drive cable.
Separate clips and remove Memory.

Step 7

  • Separate clips and remove Memory.
Separate clips and remove Memory.Separate clips and remove Memory.
Disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

Disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove WLAN Card.Disconnect antenna cables (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and turn over circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

Unscrew and turn over circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove USB / Audio Circuit Board.Unscrew and turn over circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and turn over circuit board (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect and remove Speakers.

Step 10

Disconnect and remove Speakers.Disconnect and remove Speakers.
Disconnect heatsink.

Step 11

  • Disconnect heatsink.
  • Unscrew and remove Heatsink (Captive screws).
Disconnect heatsink.Unscrew and remove Heatsink (Captive screws).Disconnect heatsink.
Unscrew and lift hinge from Motherboard (1 x

Step 12

Unscrew and lift hinge from Motherboard (1 x Unscrew and lift hinge from Motherboard (1 x
Unscrew and turn over motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 13

Unscrew and turn over motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect and remove Motherboard.Unscrew and turn over motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and turn over motherboard (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (2 x

Step 14

Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (2 x Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (2 x
Use fingers to separate and remove LCD Bezel.

Step 15

  • Use fingers to separate and remove LCD Bezel.
Use fingers to separate and remove LCD Bezel.Use fingers to separate and remove LCD Bezel.
Unscrew and turn over LCD Screen (4 x

Step 16

Unscrew and turn over LCD Screen (4 x Disconnect and remove screen.Unscrew and turn over LCD Screen (4 x Unscrew and turn over LCD Screen (4 x
Unscrew and remove left Hinge Rails (6 x

Step 17

Unscrew and remove left Hinge Rails (6 x Unscrew and remove left Hinge Rails (6 x
Inspiron 3555 Hinge Rails

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Inspiron 15 3555 Hinge Rails

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