In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU on your Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 1525 CPU.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screw driver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 1525 CPU
Inspiron 1525 CPU
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 1525 CPU
![Remove the battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1525-battery-300x225.jpg)
![Remove the battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1525-battery-300x225.jpg)
Step 1
- Remove the battery.
![Access Door](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0201-300x225.jpg)
![Access Door](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_0201-300x225.jpg)
Step 2
- Access Door
- Unscrew the 8 screws holding the Access Door Cover.
- Remove the cover, starting from right to left.
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![Loosen the 5 retaining screws on the 1525/1526 heat sink.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0249-300x168.jpg)
![Loosen the 5 retaining screws on the 1525/1526 heat sink.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0249-300x168.jpg)
Step 3
- Loosen the 5 retaining screws on the 1525/1526 heat sink.
- Remove the heat sink from the motherboard.
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![Using a small flat head screw driver, turn the CPU processor’s locking screw counterclockwise, approximately 180 degrees, to unlock the CPU.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0251-300x168.jpg)
![Using a small flat head screw driver, turn the CPU processor’s locking screw counterclockwise, approximately 180 degrees, to unlock the CPU.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/IMG_0251-300x168.jpg)
Step 4
- Using a small flat head screw driver, turn the CPU processor’s locking screw counterclockwise, approximately 180 degrees, to unlock the CPU.
- Lift out the CPU processor.
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![Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CPU_Processor_Heatsink_Compound-300x168.jpg)
![Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CPU_Processor_Heatsink_Compound-300x168.jpg)
Step 5
- 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.**
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