Installing Dell Inspiron 1525 CPU

Replace the CPU in a Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Use this guide to replace the CPU in a Dell Inspiron 1525.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Locate the battery release switch on the bottom of the laptop.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slide the battery release switch away from the lock symbol until you hear the battery click.

  • Slide the battery towards the back of the laptop until it comes free.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the cover that has the heatsink by unscrewing 9 screws highlighted in red

  • These screws are all captive except the screw with a lock by it

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Bottom Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove the eight 4.80 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the bottom panel.

  • Remove the bottom panel.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Heat Sink  ¶ 

  • Loosen the five #1 Phillips screws securing the heat sink and clean it with compressed air

    • These screws are attached to the heat sink assembly.

  • Gently lift the heat sink from side indicated in the picture.

    • The heat sink may feel like it is glued to the chips because of the thermal paste. Gently wiggle the heat sink back and forth to help break it free.

  • Be sure to thoroughly clean off the old thermal paste and apply new thermal paste before reinstalling the heat sink. Follow our thermal paste application guide for detailed instructions.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Now to clean the internal fan in the computer if nessacary

  • To do this, spray canned air into the fan by putting the straw into the holes on the case and blow it out

  • Expect to pay a fair and/or a ID for canned air because kids get high off of it, unless you find a place there it is cheap and does not ID

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Add Note Edit Step 7 — CPU  ¶ 

  • Use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it can't be turned anymore.

  • Lift the CPU out of its socket, being careful not to bend its pins.

    • Processor orientation can be determined by matching the corner of the processor with a small triangle to the corner of the pink module with a small triangle.

  • Don't forget to apply thermal paste to the new processor. Also clean and apply fresh thermal paste to the video processor. Follow our thermal paste application guide for detailed instructions.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the Dell Inspiron 1525 device page.

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