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Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If your Dell Inspiron 15-7548 is operating slowly, it may be place to replace your motherboard.

Make sure your current software is up to date before deciding to replace your motherboard.

Before beginning, make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 6 mm screws from the back panel with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Loosen the four captive screws at the bottom using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • The four screws on the bottom are captive screws and cannot be removed.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry out the back panel using the flat head side of the spudger.

    • Do not insert the spudger more than half an inch when separating the bottom and right side of the back panel.

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  3. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws holding the battery.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the battery ribbon connector.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the CPU fan ribbon.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the display screen ribbon connector.

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  8. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the blue ribbon connector.

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  9. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the blue and gold ribbon connectors.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the speaker cable.

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  11. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the WiFi card connections.

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  12. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws securing the heat sink.

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  13. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the heat sink.

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  14. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard screws.

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  15. Dell Inspiron 15-7548 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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