Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Inspiron 5498 Service Manual
- Contents
- Working inside your computer
- Removing and installing components
- Drivers and downloads
- System setup
- Troubleshooting
- Getting help and contacting Dell
Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Phillips screwdriver #1
● Plastic scribe
Screw list
NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and
then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is
restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x5 7
Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Fan Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Display hinge Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2.5x5 4
I/O board Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
Power-adapter port Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
Solid-state drive Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
System board Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 5
System board Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 2
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