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Dell Inspiron 15 5584 DC Jack Replacement

Sam Vorn and 5 other contributors

Last updated on May 7, 2024

15 - 20 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

Go to step 1

Use this guide to replace the DC jack in your Dell Inspiron 15 5584.

The DC jack is a piece of hardware that allows for the intake of charge to your battery, and therefore, power to the rest of your computer. If the DC jack fails, your laptop will not take charge and will eventually lose power, becoming unable to function.

Before using this guide, ensure that the issue is not your charger or wall outlet. Utilize caution when removing the DC jack as it is linked into the motherboard, which is sensitive and easy to damage. Furthermore, ensure your device's battery is drained and your device is shut off.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Bottom Cover

Dell Inspiron 15 5584 DC Jack Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

Make sure to turn off and unplug your laptop before starting.
Turn over the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards, and the Inspiron logo is upside-down.

Step 2

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Remove the seven 7 mm screws from the bottom using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Loosen the two captive back corner screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
The two corner screws are not removable. A clicking sounds indicates that the screw is fully loosened.

Step 3

Slide an iFixit opening tool underneath the right side USB port and the keyboard.
Gently trace the iFixit opening tool along the entire outer rim of the laptop, carefully applying an upwards pressure.
Be careful not to force open the plate or push too much off without loosening the other sides. This can cause the bottom cover to crack.

Step 4

Gently pry off the bottom cover from the laptop.
Use the iFixit opening tool to loosen any spots you may have missed from Step 3.

Step 5 Battery

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Dell Inspiron 15 5584 DC Jack Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

Remove the four 3.5 mm screws holding the battery down with a JIS #0 screwdriver.

Step 6

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Detach the motherboard connector tab from the top left of the battery.
Remove the battery from the device.
Be sure to carefully wiggle the connector out from the battery socket. Ripping it out too forcefully could damage the socket.

Step 7 DC Jack

Dell Inspiron 15 5584 DC Jack Replacement, DC Jack: step 7, image 1 of 2

Dell Inspiron 15 5584 DC Jack Replacement, DC Jack: step 7, image 2 of 2

Remove the three 6 mm screws holding down the screen hinge in the upper right corner using a JIS #0 screwdriver.

Step 8

Grasp the screen hinge and lift it up.

Step 9

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Tool used on this step:

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Lift up the sticker covering the DC jack connector using tweezers.
Using tweezers, detach the motherboard connector and lift the jack out of place.
Remove the DC jack from the laptop.