In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink Fan on your Inspiron 3520 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 Inspiron 3520 Heatsink Fan.
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)
Inspiron 3520 Heatsink Fan
Inspiron 3520 Heatsink Fan
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 3520 Heatsink Fan


Step 1
- Slide the locking latch over.
- Slide the battery latch to the left and the battery out.
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Step 2
- Remove the 2 hard drive screws.
- Under the battery, remove the hinge cover screw.
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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
- Loosen the 2 top palmrest screws. You will not be able to remove them completely.


Step 7
- Unplug the 2 palmrest cables.
- Carefully unsnap and lift off the palmrest.


Step 8
- Unplug the fan cable.
- Unplug the LCD cable.
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Step 9
- Loosen the 4 heatsink screws.
- Carefully lift the heatsink fan off of the motherboard.


Step 10
- 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.
Inspiron 3520 Heatsink Fan
Inspiron 3520 Heatsink Fan
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