Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) CPU Cooling Fan Removal and Installation

Created by Roscoe Dyer on May 16, 2013

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU Cooling Fan on your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) CPU Cooling Fan.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x small phillips head screw driver
1 x small plastic scribe

Inspiron 7520 CPU Fan

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Inspiron 15R 7520 CPU Cooling Fan

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 15R (5520 / 7520) CPU Cooling Fan

Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.

Step 1

Slide the latches over and lift the battery out.

Loosen the screws and remove the access door (cannot be removed).

Step 2

Loosen the screws and remove the access door (cannot be removed).

Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 3

Remove the optical drive screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 4

Remove the hard drive screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Using the tab, slide the hard drive out of the laptop.

Remove screws under battery (4 x M2x2.5mm).

Step 5

Remove screws under battery (4 x M2x2.5mm).
Remove the screws on bottom base (5 x M2.5x6mm).
Remove the screws under the DVD optical drive (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Using a small flathead screwdriver, press in the 4 keyboard latches and lift the keyboard up.
Unplug the keyboard cable.