Dell Alienware 13 (P56G001) Heatsink Removal & Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink on your Dell Alienware 13 (P56G001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Alienware 13 (P56G001) Heatsink.

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 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Alienware Heatsink

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Alienware 13 (P56G001) Heatsink

Unscrew and remove Access Door.

Step 1

Unscrew and remove Access Door.Unscrew and remove Access Door.
Disconnect battery cable.

Step 2

  • Disconnect battery cable.
Disconnect hard drive cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect hard drive cable.
  • Unscrew and remove hard drive (4 x M2.5 x 6mm).
Disconnect hard drive cable.Unscrew and remove hard drive (4 x M2.5 x 6mm).Disconnect hard drive cable.
Disconnect keyboard cables.

Step 4

  • Disconnect keyboard cables.
  • Remove palmrest screws (8 X 2.5mm x 10mm) (4 x M2 x 8mm).
Disconnect keyboard cables.Remove palmrest screws (8 X 2.5mm x 10mm) (4 x M2 x 8mm).Disconnect keyboard cables.
Disconnect keyboard cables.

Step 5

  • Disconnect keyboard cables.
  • Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect antenna cables and remove WLAN Card.
Disconnect keyboard cables.Unscrew and remove bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect antenna cables and remove WLAN Card.Disconnect keyboard cables.
Pry apart and turn over palmrest.

Step 6

  • Pry apart and turn over palmrest.
  • Disconnect and remove Palmrest.
Pry apart and turn over palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Pry apart and turn over palmrest.
Unscrew and remove Hinge Covers (2 x

Step 7

Unscrew and remove Hinge Covers (2 x Unscrew and remove Hinge Covers (2 x
Remove rear hinge screws (2 x M2 x 5mm).

Step 8

Remove rear hinge screws (2 x M2 x 5mm).Disconnect cables from motherboard.Unscrew and remove LCD Display Assembly (4 x Remove rear hinge screws (2 x M2 x 5mm).
Remove Motherboard screws (2 x

Step 9

  • Remove Motherboard screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Disconnect speaker cable.
  • Turn over motherboard and disconnect DC jack cable.
Remove Motherboard screws (2 x Disconnect speaker cable.Turn over motherboard and disconnect DC jack cable.Remove Motherboard screws (2 x
Disconnect heatsink and turn over motherboard.

Step 10

  • Disconnect heatsink and turn over motherboard.
  • Unscrew and remove Heatsink (7 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect heatsink and turn over motherboard.Unscrew and remove Heatsink (7 x Disconnect heatsink and turn over motherboard.
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