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Dell Inspiron 3542 Heat Sink Replacement

Introduction

Follow these steps to disassemble the computer, access the heat sink, and replace the part.

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    • Slide the latches on both sides of the computer outward to unlock the battery.

    • Remove the battery from the computer.

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    • Remove the screw. (1x M2 x 3mm)

    • Slide down the access door and remove it.

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    • Remove the screw. (1 x m2 x 3mm)

    • Move the hard drive to the open area and remove it.

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    • Unplug the black and white antenna cables from the wireless card.

    • Remove the screw. (1 x M2 x 3mm)

    • Remove the wireless card from the laptop.

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    • Turn over the laptop and open it.

    • Use the plastic prying device to release the keyboard.

    • Lift the keyboard.

    • Unplug the cable connecting the keyboard to the laptop.

    • Remove the keyboard.

    • Remove the screws. (3 x M2.5 x 5mm)

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    • Unplug the touch pad cables located on the palm rest.

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    • Carefully unsnap the palm rest from the rest of the laptop.

    • Remove the palm rest.

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    • Unplug the cable that connects to the motherboard.

    • Remove the DC jack from the laptop.

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    • Loosen the cables on the antenna.

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    • Remove the screws. (1 x M2 x 3mm)

    • Unplug the circuit board from the rest of the computer.

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    • Loosen the tape on the left side of the laptop.

    • Unplug the display cable.

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    • Unplug the cable on the bottom part of the mother board.

    • Remove the screws. (3 x M2.5 x 5mm)

    • Remove the motherboard from the laptop.

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    • Turn over the motherboard.

    • Unplug the cooling fan.

    • Loosen the 3 screws from the heat sink.

    • Remove the heat sink.

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Conclusion

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

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