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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Bottom Base on your Inspiron 15 M5030 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 15 M5030 Bottom Base.
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 screw driver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron M5030 Bottom Base
Inspiron 15 M5030 Bottom Base
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 M5030 Bottom Base
Step 1
- Slide the battery locking latch to the unlocked position.
- Slide the battery latch over and the battery out of the laptop.
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Step 2
- Remove the (2) 2.5mm x 5mm screws.
Step 3
- Remove the 12 base screws.
Step 4
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Using a scribe or a flat head screw driver, press in the 3 latches that allow the keyboard to lift up.
Step 5
- Carefully lift up the keyboard and slide it forward.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
- Remove the keyboard from the laptop.
Step 6
- Unplug the 3 palmrest cables.
- Carefully unsnap the palmrest from the laptop base.
Step 7
- Remove the bluetooth screw.
- Lift the bluetooth card from the motherboard.
Step 8
- Remove the hard drive by sliding it to the right.
Step 9
- Remove the optical drive locking screw.
- Slide the optical drive out of the laptop.
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Step 10
- Unplug the wireless antenna cable.
- Remove the 2mm x 3mm retaining screw.
- Remove the wireless card.
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Step 11
- Separate the memory clips until the memory stick lifts up.
- Repeat the the process for the second memory clip.
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Step 12
- Unplug the LCD cable and carefully remove it from the fan.
Step 13
- Unplug the fan.
- Loosen the 4 heatsink screws.
- Lift the heatsink and fan away from the motherboard.
Step 14
- Remove the hinge screws.
- Remove the display assembly from the base.
Step 15
- Turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise until the CPU is loose.
- Lift the CPU out of the motherboard socket.
Step 16
- 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.
- **This image is used only as an example.**
Step 17
- Remove the 2 motherboard screws.
- Lift the motherboard out of the base.
Inspiron M5030 Bottom Base
Inspiron 15 M5030 Bottom Base
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