In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) Motherboard.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 5442 Motherboard
Inspiron 14 5442 Motherboard
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14-5442 (P49G-001) Motherboard
![Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm hard drive screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447HardDriveScrewsSizes-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm hard drive screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447HardDriveScrewsSizes-300x169.jpg)
Step 5
- Remove the 3 - M2.5 x 5mm hard drive screws.
- Lift the Hard Drive out and move it to the right.
- Unplug the hard drive connector.
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![Unplug the USB / SD cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447UsbSdCable-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the USB / SD cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447UsbSdCable-300x168.jpg)
Step 6
- Unplug the USB / SD cable.
- Unplug & loosen the LCD cable.
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![Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm bottom hinge screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447BottomHingeScrewSizes-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm bottom hinge screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447BottomHingeScrewSizes-300x169.jpg)
Step 8
- Remove the 2 - M2.5 x 8mm bottom hinge screws.
- Remove the 2 - M2 x 2mm Wafer screws under the battery.
- Remove the 5 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom base screws.
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![Turn the laptop over & open it up.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447KeyboardLatches-300x168.jpg)
![Turn the laptop over & open it up.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447KeyboardLatches-300x168.jpg)
Step 9
- Turn the laptop over & open it up.
- Using a flat head screwdriver, press the keyboard latches in and loosen the keyboard.
![Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 5mm screws under the keyboard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447PalmrestScrewsSizes-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 5mm screws under the keyboard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Insp5445-5447PalmrestScrewsSizes-300x169.jpg)
Step 11
- Remove the 6 - M2.5 x 5mm screws under the keyboard.
- Turn the laptop over.
- Carefully unsnap & remove the Bottom Base Chassis.
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Inspiron 5442 Motherboard
Inspiron 14 5442 Motherboard
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