Dell G3 3500 Disassembly

Turn off the computer by pressing the Windows button on the bottom left of the screen. Press power then press shut down.

Unplug the computer from the charging cable.

Close the laptop and flip it over to the back.

Find the 10 screws on the outer edge.

Using the #1 Philips head begin unscrewing the 10 screws.

Slowly and carefully keep track of the screws in a safe place

The back 4 screws of the back panel will not and should not come out. Make sure they are still unscrewed to the main board

Insert a flathead screwdriver or guitar pick in between the keyboard cover and bottom plate.

Carefully pry the keyboard cover and bottom plate apart until all the clips around the outer end unlatch.

Remove the bottom plate to reveal the internal parts of the computer.

Locate the battery and unscrew the two #1 Philips head screws attaching it to the frame.

Unplug and remove the battery from the computer.

Locate the M.2 Solid State Drive.

Remove the #1 Philips head screw attaching it to the frame.

The drive will tilt up from the board once unscrewed.

Gently pull the drive away from the frame until it releases.

Locate the Hard Disk Drive and unplug it from the device. Lift the black latch and pull the cord from the board carefully.

Remove the screws attaching it to the frame.

Remove the hard drive from the board.

Locate the RAM modules.

Fold back the black protective cover and gently press the sides until each RAM module pops up.

Remove the modules from the board.

Locate the left fan and unscrew both #1 Philips head screws.

Unplug the left fan from the device and pull it away from the device.

Locate the right fan and unscrew both #1 Philips head screws.

Unplug the right fan and pull away from the device.

Attach the air straw to the compressed air can.

Begin gently cleaning areas of collected dust around fans and air intake vents.

The computer is completely disassembled and cleaned. When reassembling, insert every piece carefully and correctly.