Dell Latitude 5521 How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly

By on January 10, 2024 · 11:18 am
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly on your Latitude 5521 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 Latitude 5521 Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 5521 Heatsink Fan Assem

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Latitude 5521 Heatsink Cooling Fan Assembly

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5521 Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly

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.

Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
Loosen the captive Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly screws.

Step 4

  • Loosen the captive Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly screws.
  • NOTE: If your model has Discrete Graphics there will be 6 captive screws and if your model has UMA Graphics there will be 4 captive screws.
  • Remove the remaining cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).
  • Disconnect and remove the heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
Loosen the captive Heatsink/Cooling Fan Assembly screws.NOTE: If your model has Discrete Graphics there will be 6 captive screws and if your model has UMA Graphics there will be 4 captive screws.Remove the remaining cooling fan screws (2 x M2 x 4mm).Disconnect and remove the heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.

Step 5

  • IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.
  • ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.

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