Dell Inspiron 15 (3520) How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink

By on November 6, 2024 · 9:24 am
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink on your Inspiron 15 (3520) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (3520) Heatsink.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 3520 Heatsink

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (3520) 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.

Step 1

Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x captive screws).

Step 2

  • Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x captive screws).
  • Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x captive screws).Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x captive screws).Unscrew the bottom base cover (6 x M2 x 5mm) (2 x captive screws).
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 5

  • 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 6

  • 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.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
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