Dell Inspiron 14-3451 (P60G002) Motherboard Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 14-3451 (P60G002) 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 14-3451 (P60G002) Motherboard.

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
Inspiron 3451 Motherboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14-3451 (P60G002) Motherboard

Unlock the battery.

Step 1

  • Unlock the battery.
  • Lift the Battery out of the laptop.
Unlock the battery.Lift the Battery out of the laptop.Unlock the battery.
Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.

Step 2

Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Pry up and remove the Access Door.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Separate the clips & remove the RAM Memory.

Step 3

Separate the clips & remove the RAM Memory.Separate the clips & remove the RAM Memory.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 4

Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the Wireless WLAN Card.
Unplug the cable.

Step 5

Unplug the cable.Remove the 4 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.Remove the Hard Drive.
Unplug the speaker cable.

Step 6

  • Unplug the speaker cable.
Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 2.5mm Wafer screw.

Step 7

Remove the 1 - M2.5 x 2.5mm Wafer screw.Remove the 7 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.

Step 8

  • Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard. Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard. Press in the keyboard latches and loosen the keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 9

  • Unplug the keyboard cable.
  • Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the power button cable.

Step 10

  • Unplug the power button cable.
  • Unplug the touchpad cable.
  • Remove the 5 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Unplug the power button cable.Unplug the touchpad cable.Remove the 5 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.

Step 11

Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.Carefully unsnap & remove the Palmrest Touchpad.
Loosen the display cable tape.

Step 12

  • Loosen the display cable tape.
  • Unplug the display cable.
Loosen the display cable tape.Unplug the display cable.
Unplug the USB circuit board cable.

Step 13

  • Unplug the USB circuit board cable.
  • Unplug the DC jack cable.
Unplug the USB circuit board cable.Unplug the DC jack cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.

Step 14

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the motherboard.
Turn the motherboard over.

Step 15

Unplug the fan cable.

Step 16

  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Loosen the screws.
  • Remove & clean the Heatsink / Fan.
Unplug the fan cable.Loosen the screws.Remove & clean the Heatsink / Fan.Unplug the fan cable.
The remaining piece is the Motherboard.

Step 17

Inspiron 3451 Motherboard

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