Dell Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series – Heatsink Fan Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink Fan on your Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series Heatsink Fan.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 7537 Heatsink Fan

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series Heatsink Fan

Loosen the screws (2 x M2 x 8mm).

Step 1

  • Loosen the screws (2 x M2 x 8mm).
  • Loosen the captive screws (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the access door.
Loosen the screws (2 x M2 x 8mm).Loosen the captive screws (cannot be removed).Remove the access door.
Remove the screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 2

  • Remove the screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the screws (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the battery.
Remove the screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 3

  • Remove the screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Lift the hard drive out of the laptop.
  • Unplug the hard drive connector.
Remove the screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).Lift the hard drive out of the laptop.Unplug the hard drive connector.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 4

  • Unplug the antenna cables.
  • Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Remove the wireless card.
Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the screw (1 x M2 x 3mm).Remove the wireless card.
Remove the bottom keyboard screw (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom keyboard screw (1 x M2 x 4mm).
  • Remove the base assembly screws (5 x M2.5 x 5mm)(3 x M2.5x2.5mm).
  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Remove the bottom keyboard screw (1 x M2 x 4mm).Remove the base assembly screws (5 x M2.5 x 5mm)(3 x M2.5x2.5mm).Turn the laptop over and open it up.
Press the keyboard clips in and carefully turn the keyboard over.

Step 6

  • Press the keyboard clips in and carefully turn the keyboard over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
Press the keyboard clips in and carefully turn the keyboard over.Unplug the keyboard cables.Press the keyboard clips in and carefully turn the keyboard over.
Remove the palmrest screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 7

  • Remove the palmrest screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Close the laptop and turn it over.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 8

  • Loosen the antenna cables.
  • Remove the bottom base assembly.
Loosen the antenna cables.Remove the bottom base assembly.
Unplug the fan cable.

Step 9

  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).
  • Remove the heatsink.
Unplug the fan cable.Loosen the heatsink screws (cannot be removed).Remove the heatsink.
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