Dell Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series Motherboard Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 12 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series Motherboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 7537 Motherboard

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (7537) 7000 Series Motherboard

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.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.

Step 4

  • Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 5

  • 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 bottom keyboard screw (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 6

  • 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 7

  • 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 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

  • 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.
Unplug the display cables.

Step 11

  • Unplug the display cables.
  • Remove the hinge screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the display assembly.
Unplug the display cables.Remove the hinge screws (2 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unplug the motherboard cables.

Step 12

  • Unplug the motherboard cables.
  • Remove the motherboard screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).
  • Remove the motherboard.
Unplug the motherboard cables.Remove the motherboard screw (1 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the motherboard.
Inspiron 7537 Motherboard

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Inspiron 7537 Motherboard

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