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Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement

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    1. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the nine 6mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the back cover of the laptop.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use a spudger / pry tool to pry up and remove the back cover.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #0 screws at the corners of the battery that secure it to the laptop.

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    4. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the battery cable's black tab towards the battery to disconnect it from the motherboard.

      • Pull the tab parallel to the motherboard, not straight up.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the battery straight up out of the housing.

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    1. Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement, Heatsink: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Heatsink Replacement, Heatsink: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the four screws securing the heatsink and remove it.

      • Remember to reapply a small amount of thermal paste, then screw the heatsink onto the motherboard in numberical order (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4).

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Conclusion

Remember to clean off any old thermal paste, then apply a small amount of new thermal paste (dime size will be fine). Screw the heatsink on in numerical order so the thermal paste is evenly distributed on the processor. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Is it normal for the heatsink to be loose right in front of the fan? The black part of the heatsink?

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