Dell Precision 15-3551 (P80F004) Smart Card Reader Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Smart Card Reader on your Precision 15-3551 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 15-3551 Smart Card Reader.

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
Precision 3551 Smart Card Reader

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 15-3551 Smart Card Reader

Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).

Step 1

  • Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).
Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).Unscrew then pry apart and remove Bottom Base (8 x captive screws).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).

Step 2

  • Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (1 x captive screw).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x

Step 3

Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x
Disconnect CMOS Battery.

Step 4

  • Disconnect CMOS Battery.
Disconnect CMOS Battery.Disconnect CMOS Battery.
Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew bracket and remove Solid State Drive (1 x
Disconnect speakers.

Step 6

  • Disconnect speakers.
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).Unscrew and disconnect Hard Drive (4 x 2mm X 2.7mm).
Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x

Step 8

Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x Unscrew and remove Inner Frame (6 x M2 x 3mm) (5 x
Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Smart Card Reader (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Precision 3551 Smart Card Reader

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