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Dell Inpiron 3542 Motherboard  Replacement

Dell Inpiron 3542 Motherboard Replacement

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If your Dell Inspiron 3542 laptop has stopped working or needs to be upgraded with a new motherboard, this guide will help you do so. The motherboard is responsible for system stability and performance, and your laptop will load a lot faster. If the motherboard stops working, then the entire system will begin to fail, including fans, lights, and more.

Before beginning, it is highly recommended to power off the laptop and disconnect the power supply before starting. This can prevent short circuits and other damages.

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    • Slide the latches on both sides of the laptop outward to unlock the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the computer.

    • Replacing a motherboard can lead to data loss. Make sure to backup any important data on the laptop before replacing the motherboard.

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    • Remove the screw. (1 x M2 x 3mm)

    • Slide down the access door and remove it.

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    • Remove the screw. (1 x M2 x 3mm)

    • Move the hard drive to the open area and remove it.

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    • Unplug the black and white antenna cables from the wireless card.

    • Remove the screw. (1 x M2 x 3mm)

    • Remove the wireless card from the laptop.

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    • Remove all screws from the bottom of the laptop. (10 x M2.5 x 5mm)

    • Turn over the laptop and open it.

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    • Use the plastic prying device to release the keyboard. Avoid from using excessive force to prevent damages.

    • Lift the keyboard.

    • Unplug the cable connecting the keyboard to the laptop.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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    • Unplug the touch pad cables located on the palm rest.

    • Remove the screws. (3 x M2.5 x 5mm)

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    • Carefully unsnap the palm rest from the rest of the laptop.

    • Remove the palm rest.

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    • Unplug the cable that connects to the motherboard.

    • Remove the DC jack from the laptop.

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    • Loosen the cables on the antenna.

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    • Remove the screws. (1 x M2 x 3mm)

    • Unplug the circuit board from the rest of the computer.

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    • Loosen the tape on the left side of the laptop.

    • Unplug the display cable.

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    • Unplug the cable on the bottom part of the mother board.

    • Remove the screws.

    • Remove the cable on the right side of the motherboard. (3x M2.5 x 5mm)

    • Remove the motherboard from the laptop.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Congratulations on replacing the Motherboard on your Dell Inpiron 3542.

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Anyone know where I can purchase a board for a Dell Inspiron 3542 in the UK?

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