Dell Precision 5680 (W/ Intel Graphics) How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By on September 11, 2024 · 11:17 am
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Precision 5680 (w/ Intel Graphics) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 21 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 5680 (w/ Intel Graphics) Motherboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 5680 (w/ Intel Graphics) Motherboard

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Step 1

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x

Step 2

Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Use a plastic scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x
Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).
  • Disconnect the Battery.
Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).Disconnect the Battery.Unscrew and disconnect the battery connector bracket (2 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Unscrew and remove the thermal shield and SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the thermal shield and SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD (1 x Unscrew and remove the thermal shield and SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the thermal shield and SSD bracket (1 x M2 x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (2 x Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (2 x Unscrew and remove the M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (2 x
Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).
  • Unscrew the LCD bracket (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).
  • Remove the interposer board.
Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).Unscrew the LCD bracket (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).Remove the interposer board.Unscrew and disconnect the LCD cable (2 x 1.4mm x 4mm).
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 8

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.

Step 9

  • Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.Disconnect the left and right cooling fans.
Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x

Step 10

Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the left and right Cooling Fans (4 x
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (3 x captive screws).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (3 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (3 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (3 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x captive screws).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x captive screws).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x captive screws).Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.
Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.Unclip the locking tab and the disconnect the SD card reader cable.
Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.

Step 14

  • Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.
Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.
Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 15

  • Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the dummy card bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 16

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.

Step 17

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LED cable.
Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (9 x

Step 18

Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (9 x Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (9 x
Unscrew and remove the remaining motherboard cables (4 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm).

Step 19

  • Unscrew and remove the remaining motherboard cables (4 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm).
Unscrew and remove the remaining motherboard cables (4 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm).Unscrew and remove the remaining motherboard cables (4 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm).
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 20

  • BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
  • ***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 21

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • Replace the heatsink.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.Replace the heatsink.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
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