In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 15 N5040 (P18F002) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 19 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 N5040 (P18F002) Motherboard.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x plastic scribe (optional)
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 N5040 (P18F002) Motherboard
Step 2
- Remove the 2 hard drive screws.
- Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
Step 3
- Remove the 11 bottom palmrest screws.
Step 4
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Press in the 4 keyboard clips to loosen the Keyboard.
Step 5
- Carefully lift the keyboard and turn it over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
Step 6
- Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
- Remove the retaining screw and lift the wireless card out of the slot.
Step 7
- Separate the memory clips until the memory pivots up.
- Remove the Memory.
- Repeat the process for the second memory clip.
Step 8
- Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.
Step 9
- Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.
- Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.
Step 10
- Slide the hard drive to the right and lift it out of the laptop.
Step 13
- Loosen the 4 heatsink screws.
- Carefully lift the Heatsink Fan off of the motherboard.
Step 14
- Turn the CPU Locking screw counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees, or until the CPU is loose.
- Remove the CPU Processor.
Step 15
- Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
- Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
Step 16
- Unplug the DC jack cable.
Step 17
- Loosen the wireless antenna cables and move them out of the way.
Step 18
- Unplug the cables at the bottom of the motherboard.
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