Dell Inspiron 13 (5310) How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By on March 18, 2025 · 5:54 pm
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 13 5310 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 23 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 13 5310 Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 13 5310 Motherboard

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

Step 2

  • CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a

Step 3

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (5 x M2 x 4mm) (2 X 2mm x 7mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 4

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the battery cable.Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery. (5 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the Battery. (5 x Unscrew and remove the Battery. (5 x
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.

Step 6

  • Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.
Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.Disconnect and remove the CMOS Battery.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 7

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the SSD (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the SSD (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the SSD (1 x M2 x 3mm).
TO REMOVE THE 2280 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the 2280 SSD (1 x

Step 10

TO REMOVE THE 2280 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the 2280 SSD (1 x TO REMOVE THE 2280 SSD: Unscrew and slide out the 2280 SSD (1 x
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the USB/Audio Board cable.
Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).Unscrew and remove the Type-C Port bracket (2 x M2 x 4mm).
Lift the Right LCD Hinge.

Step 13

  • Lift the Right LCD Hinge.
Lift the Right LCD Hinge.Lift the Right LCD Hinge.
Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.
Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.Unscrew and remove the display cable bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.

Step 15

  • Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.Unscrew and remove the Left Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the Left Cooling Fan Cable.
Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.

Step 16

  • Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.Unscrew and remove the Right Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the Right Cooling Fan Cable.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink. Follow the numbered sequence as shown.

Step 17

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink. Follow the numbered sequence as shown.
  • -INTEGRATED GRAPHICS HEATSINK (4 X Captive Screws)
  • -DISCRETE GRAPHICS HEATSINK (7 X Captive Screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink. Follow the numbered sequence as shown.-INTEGRATED GRAPHICS HEATSINK (4 X Captive Screws)-DISCRETE GRAPHICS HEATSINK (7 X Captive Screws).
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 18

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 19

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 20

  • 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.
Remove the Motherboard.

Step 21

  • Remove the Motherboard.
Remove the Motherboard.Remove the Motherboard.
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors and heatsink.

Step 22

  • BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors 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 processors 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 processors and heatsink.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors and heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 23

  • 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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