Dell Inspiron 14-3481 (P89G002) Motherboard Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 14-3481 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 7 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14-3481 Motherboard.

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
Inspiron 3481 Motherboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14-3481 Motherboard

Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 1

  • Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove Base Cover (3 x captive screws)(6 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 2

  • Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then remove bracket and SSD (1 x captive screw)(1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew then remove bracket and SSD (1 x captive screw)(1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then remove bracket and SSD (1 x captive screw)(1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then remove bracket and SSD (1 x captive screw)(1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then remove bracket and SSD (1 x captive screw)(1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Thermal Plate (4 x captive screws)(2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove Thermal Plate (4 x captive screws)(2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove Thermal Plate (4 x captive screws)(2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and remove Thermal Plate (4 x captive screws)(2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and remove Thermal Plate (4 x captive screws)(2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and lift right Hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 5

Unscrew and lift right Hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).Unscrew and lift right Hinge (2 x M2.5 x 4mm).
Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew then disconnect bracket and wireless card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect motherboard cables.

Step 7

  • Disconnect motherboard cables.
  • Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect motherboard cables.Unscrew and remove Motherboard (1 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect motherboard cables.
Inspiron 3481 Motherboard

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Inspiron 14 3481 Motherboard

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