Dell inspiron 3521 la-9104p dead
 

Model-Dell Inspiron 3521
M/B-La-9104p rev 1.0(A00)
Problem-Dead

The ene kbc was shorted, so i replaced it with a new one and programmed it as well with Rt809F. unit still has no 3.3v

I have tried the following:

01. Replaced another new kbc and programmed-still same
02. Replaced Pu200 with TPS 51125-still same
03.Replaced Pu100(ISL88731)-still same.
04. There is no short on 3v and 5v coils(PL200 & PL201)
05.Tried flashing both Eprom's-still same.

I have noticed one thing which has left me puzzled--If i connect pin16 of Kbd Connector(which is connected to pin 42 of KBC) to Ground-all voltaged appears on the board-3.3v at battery terminals and power switch. Mb wont turn on simply coz connecting pin 42 of kbc to Gnd means KBC is in programming mode.

So whats wrong???
Please advise friends as i have run out of ideas.

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No ideas?? or i'm not clear in my explanation of case?

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Its so difficult to find out .............laptop repair is tough work, sometimes its bother me

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rifMj6ne920

Check this video you might find it useful and get some more clues...

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This is schematic and bios dump,
have you a short on 3.3v <-- EC ?

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I remember a similar issue on a thinkpad solved with a pch reflow but in this case you should , In this case you should try to separate 3.3V 5V block from its loads

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Check at PL600 & PL601 for short circuit. And also PU600.

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No short on 3.3v ec

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Both the coils are not shorted to Gnd. Checked with a working board. Pu600 is fine

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i had the same issue on a motherboard. but i don't remember which resistor is damaged. so check resistors around pu200.

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check RE4 and RE1

thanks

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dears i have a problem dell 15-3521la-9104p)
it showing the massage battery not identifed system unable to charge
i change battery ,charger
chargig ic
3,5 ic
all starting /charging mosfets
near charging ic components
pch bios 32/io,bios16 bios programmed
io chip kb012qf changed and programmed
but no chance please help me friends

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Can u run the laptop only on charged battery?? Check for shorted caps on battery output lines. What about PS_ID??

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thanks

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This sort of "hit and trial" approach makes things worse and sometimes render the mb unrepairable. Identify the fault first, understand the circuit or seek help in the forum instead of killing mb's.

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thanks

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Thank you

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Thank you

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Thanks a lot guys.