In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink on your XPS 15 (L521x) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 15 (L521x) Heatsink.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x T5 torx (star) screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L521x Heatsink
XPS 15 L521x Heatsink
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 15 (L521x) Heatsink
![Remove the screws on the bottom base.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBaseScrews-UnderDoor-300x168.jpg)
![Remove the screws on the bottom base.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBaseScrews-UnderDoor-300x168.jpg)
Step 1
- Remove the screws under the metal door.
- Remove the screws on the bottom base.
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![Unplug the cables under the base.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBottomBaseCable-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the cables under the base.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBottomBaseCable-300x168.jpg)
Step 2
- Remove the base.
- Unplug the cables under the base.
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![Unplug the battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBatteryCable-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBatteryCable-300x168.jpg)
Step 3
- Unplug the battery.
![Remove the battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBatteryScrews-300x168.jpg)
![Remove the battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xBatteryScrews-300x168.jpg)
Step 4
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the battery.
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![Remove the heatsink.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xHeatsinkScrews-300x168.jpg)
![Remove the heatsink.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/L521xHeatsinkScrews-300x168.jpg)
Step 5
- Loosen the screws.
- Remove the heatsink.
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