Dell Inspiron 14z-5423 (P35G-001) Heatsink / Fan Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink / Fan on your Inspiron 14z-5423 (P35G-001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14z-5423 (P35G-001) Heatsink / Fan.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5423 Heatsink Fan

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14z (5423) Heatsink / Fan

Eject the SD card blank.

Step 1

  • Eject the SD card blank.
Eject the SD card blank.Eject the SD card blank.
Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).

Step 2

  • Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the door.
Loosen the screw (cannot be removed).Remove the door.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

Step 3

  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.

Step 4

  • Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Remove the screw under the memory (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 5

  • Remove the screw under the memory (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the bottom screw covers.

Step 6

  • Remove the bottom screw covers.
  • Remove the bottom screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the bottom screw covers.Remove the bottom screws (8 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 7

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Press the keyboard latches in and turn the keyboard over.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the keyboard.
Unplug the palmrest cables.

Step 9

  • Unplug the palmrest cables.
  • Remove the palmrest screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Unsnap the palmrest.
Unplug the palmrest cables.Remove the palmrest screws (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Remove the battery screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 10

  • Remove the battery screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the battery screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the battery.
Slide the hard drive down and remove it from the laptop.

Step 11

  • Slide the hard drive down and remove it from the laptop.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 12

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the wireless card.
Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the wireless card.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 13

  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the SSD card.
Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the SSD card.
Unplug the USB circuit board cable.

Step 14

  • Unplug the USB circuit board cable.
  • Unplug the display cable.
Unplug the USB circuit board cable.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the motherboard screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 15

  • Remove the motherboard screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the motherboard.
Unplug the fan cable.

Step 16

  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the heatsink / fan.
Unplug the fan cable.Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).Remove the heatsink / fan.
Inspiron 5423 Heatsink Fan

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