Dell Inspiron 17 (5748) 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 17 (5748) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 17 (5748) 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
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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 17 (5748) Heatsink / Fan

Lift the battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
  • Lift the battery out of the laptop.
Lift the battery out of the laptop.Slide the latches over to unlock the battery.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.

Step 2

  • Remove the screw.
  • Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.Remove the screw.Remove the screw.
Carefully pry up the access door.

Step 3

  • Remove the screws.
  • Carefully pry up the access door.
Carefully pry up the access door.Remove the screws.Remove the screws.
Press the clip over to release the wireless card.

Step 4

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Press the clip over to release the wireless card.
  • Remove the wireless card.
Press the clip over to release the wireless card.Remove the wireless card.Unplug the antenna cables.
Slide the hard drive to the left and lift it out of the laptop.

Step 5

  • Remove the screw.
  • Slide the hard drive to the left and lift it out of the laptop.
Slide the hard drive to the left and lift it out of the laptop.Remove the screw.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 6

  • Remove the bottom screws.
  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.

Step 7

  • Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 8

  • Turn the keyboard over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
Unplug the cables.

Step 9

  • Remove the top screws.
  • Unplug the cables.
Unplug the cables.Remove the top screws.
Carefully separate and remove the palmrest.

Step 10

  • Carefully separate and remove the palmrest.
Remove the circuit board.

Step 11

  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the circuit board.
Remove the circuit board.Remove the screw.
Remove the circuit board.

Step 12

  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the circuit board.
Remove the circuit board.Remove the screws.
Unplug the speaker cable.

Step 13

  • Unplug the USB SD I/O circuit board cable.
  • Unplug the speaker cable.
Unplug the speaker cable.Unplug the USB SD I/O circuit board cable.
Unplug the display cable.

Step 14

  • Loosen the tape.
  • Unplug the display cable.
  • Peel up the display cable.
Unplug the display cable.Peel up the display cable.
Unplug the DC jack.

Step 15

  • Unplug the DC jack.
Remove the motherboard.

Step 16

  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard.Remove the screws.
Loosen the screws.

Step 17

  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Loosen the screws.
  • Remove the heatsink.
Loosen the screws.Remove the heatsink.Unplug the fan cable.
Inspiron 5748 Heatsink Fan

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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Inspiron 17 5748 Heatsink Fan

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