Dell · laptop motherboard

Dell Inspiron 3521 LA-9104P

SchematicBoardviewBIOS
Board code
LA-9104P
Platform
VAW00
Made by
Compal
Revisions
Rev 1.0
Files
22
Updated

Dell Inspiron 3521 LA-9104P is a laptop motherboard designed by Compal and used in the Dell Inspiron 3521, Dell KB9012 and Dell 3521 VAWOO-LA-9104P.

The catalog has 4 schematics, 2 boardview files and 16 BIOS files for it, posted between 2017 and 2024 across 5 Telegram channels. Each download button opens the original Telegram post.

The files are marked Rev 1.0; other revisions of the same board can differ in parts and layout.

The boardview comes in .CAD and .BDV format. .CAD files usually need FlexBV or the viewer they were exported for; OpenBoardView handles .BRD, .BDV and .FZ. See How to Open .PCB and .CAD Boardview Files.

With both a schematic and a boardview you can find a net on the diagram and then locate the same part on the board by its reference designator. No Boardview for Your Board? How to Work Without One shows the workflow.

BIOS notes: some archives also hold EC/KBC firmware. Read and save the original chip contents before you write anything to it — Keeping the Windows Product Key (MSDM) When Reflashing a BIOS.

Also listed under platform VAW00.

Compatible models

Files for Dell Inspiron 3521 LA-9104P

Schematics 4 All schematics →

Boardview files 2 All boardview files →

BIOS and firmware 16 All bios and firmware →

Notes from the source posts

  • dell 15-3521 I3 with graphic amd radeon (vaw00 la-9104p rev 1.0 a00 2012-09-13 )
  • BIOS DELL Inspiron 15 3521(P28F) main VAWOO LA-9104P REV 1.0(A00)
  • Александр

Frequently asked questions

Which laptops use the LA-9104P motherboard?
File names in the catalog tie LA-9104P to the Dell Inspiron 3521, Dell KB9012 and Dell 3521 VAWOO-LA-9104P. Laptops sold under one model name can use different boards, so confirm by the code printed on the motherboard.
Which revision of LA-9104P do I have?
Files for this board mention Rev 1.0. The revision is printed on the PCB silkscreen, usually next to the board code. Pick files with the same revision when you can; if yours is not listed, the closest revision is usually fine for the schematic but check part positions in the boardview carefully.
How do I open the LA-9104P boardview file?
The boardview for LA-9104P is available as .CAD and .BDV. .BDV usually opens in OpenBoardView (free) or FlexBV. .CAD usually needs FlexBV or the matching viewer. See What Is a Boardview File and Why You Need One.
What should I check before flashing the LA-9104P BIOS?
Read the original chip with a programmer and save two copies before writing anything. Some archives include EC/KBC firmware, which may need to be written to a separate chip. A dump from another board carries that board's serial number and MAC address, so restore yours from the backup.

Guides for this board

Similar boards

Browse more

Files are hosted on Telegram by third parties; ExcitingSpas.com only links to public posts. Check that a file matches your board before using it. Disclaimer · Report a file