Dell Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) Motherboard Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 10 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) Motherboard.

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 3162 Motherboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 11-3162 (P24T001) Motherboard

Remove the screw cover.

Step 1

  • Remove the screw cover.
  • Remove the 9 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Remove the screw cover.Remove the 9 - M2.5 x 5mm screws.
Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.

Step 2

  • Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.
Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.Unsnap the bottom cover working your way around the edges of the base.
Carefully turn the base over and unplug the USB / Audio circuit board cable.

Step 3

  • Carefully turn the base over and unplug the USB / Audio circuit board cable.
  • Remove the Bottom Base.
Carefully turn the base over and unplug the USB / Audio circuit board cable.Remove the Bottom Base.
Remove the 3 - M2 x 3mm screws.

Step 4

Remove the 3 - M2 x 3mm screws.Unplug the cable.Remove the Battery.Remove the 3 - M2 x 3mm screws.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm bracket screw.

Step 5

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm bracket screw.
  • Remove the bracket.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm bracket screw.Remove the bracket.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 6

Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the Wireless WLAN Card.Unplug the antenna cables.
Unplug the CMOS cable.

Step 7

  • Unplug the CMOS cable.
  • Unplug the speaker cable.
  • Unplug the DC jack.
  • Unplug the touchpad cable.
Unplug the CMOS cable.Unplug the speaker cable.Unplug the DC jack.Unplug the touchpad cable.
Loosen the screws.

Step 8

  • Loosen the screws.
  • Remove & clean the Heatsink.
Loosen the screws.Remove & clean the Heatsink.Loosen the screws.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.

Step 9

  • Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.
  • Remove the bracket.
  • Unplug the LCD cable.
Remove the 1 - M2 x 3mm screw.Remove the bracket. Unplug the LCD cable.
Unplug the keyboard cable.

Step 10

Unplug the keyboard cable.Remove the 1 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screw.Remove the Motherboard.Unplug the keyboard cable.
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