Owners Manual
Table Of Contents
- Vostro 15 5515 Service Manual
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Recommended tools
- Screw list
- Major components of Vostro 15 5515
- Base cover
- Battery
- Battery cable
- Memory
- Solid-state drive—M.2 slot one
- Solid-state drive—M.2 slot two
- Wireless card
- Fan
- Coin-cell battery
- Heat sink
- Network-port bracket
- I/O board
- Speakers
- Touchpad
- Display assembly
- Power button with optional fingerprint reader
- Power-adapter port
- System board
- Palm-rest and keyboard assembly
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated on the heat sink), loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the
system board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Installing the heatsink
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that
thermal conductivity is achieved.
The following image indicates the location of the heatsink and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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