In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Cooling Fan/Heatsink on your Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) Cooling Fan/Heatsink.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) Cooling Fan/Heatsink
![Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LAPTOP-SERVICE-BLOG-THUMBNAIL-300x169.jpg)
![Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LAPTOP-SERVICE-BLOG-THUMBNAIL-300x169.jpg)
Step 1
- Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.
![Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1-SCREWDRIVERS-2-300x169.jpg)
![Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1-SCREWDRIVERS-2-300x169.jpg)
Step 2
- Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (7 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x captive screws).
- Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
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![Disconnect the Battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/battery1-4-300x169.jpg)
![Disconnect the Battery.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/battery1-4-300x169.jpg)
Step 3
- Disconnect the Battery.
![Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/coolingfan1-1-300x169.jpg)
![Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/coolingfan1-1-300x169.jpg)
Step 5
- Unscrew the Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
- Disconnect and remove the cooling fan.
- ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
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