Dell Precision 15-7520 (P53F002) Motherboard Removal Tutorial


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Precision 15-7520 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 20 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Precision 15-7520 Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Precision 7520 Motherboard

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Precision 15-7520 Motherboard

Slide release latch to unlock battery cover.

Step 1

  • Slide release latch to unlock battery cover.
Slide release latch to unlock battery cover.Slide release latch to unlock battery cover.
Slide release latch to unlock Battery.

Step 2

  • Slide release latch to unlock Battery.
Slide release latch to unlock Battery.Slide release latch to unlock Battery.
Unscrew and remove Hard Drive (4 x

Step 3

Unscrew and remove Hard Drive (4 x Unscrew and remove Hard Drive (4 x
Unscrew and slide off Base Cover (2 x

Step 4

Unscrew and slide off Base Cover (2 x Unscrew and slide off Base Cover (2 x
Use plastic scribe to pry apart and remove Keyboard Bezel.

Step 5

  • Use plastic scribe to pry apart and remove Keyboard Bezel.
Use plastic scribe to pry apart and remove Keyboard Bezel.Use plastic scribe to pry apart and remove Keyboard Bezel.
Unscrew and disconnect Keyboard (2mm X 2.5mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and disconnect Keyboard (2mm X 2.5mm).
Unscrew and disconnect Keyboard (2mm X 2.5mm).Unscrew and disconnect Keyboard (2mm X 2.5mm).Unscrew and disconnect Keyboard (2mm X 2.5mm).
Unscrew and remove memory shield (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove memory shield (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Separate clips and remove Memory.
Unscrew and remove memory shield (1 x M2 x 3mm).Separate clips and remove Memory.Unscrew and remove memory shield (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove memory shield (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Separate clips and remove Memory.

Step 8

  • Separate clips and remove Memory.
Separate clips and remove Memory.Separate clips and remove Memory.
Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card

Step 9

Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card Unscrew bracket and disconnect WLAN Card
Unscrew and remove bracket and Solid State Drive (1 x

Step 10

Unscrew and remove bracket and Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove bracket and Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove bracket and Solid State Drive (1 x Unscrew and remove bracket and Solid State Drive (1 x
Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x

Step 11

Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x Remove bottom base screws (1 x M2 x 3mm) (1 x
Remove palmrest screws (9 x M2.5 x 5mm) (2 x

Step 12

Remove palmrest screws (9 x M2.5 x 5mm) (2 x Remove palmrest screws (9 x M2.5 x 5mm) (2 x
Disconnect and remove Palmrest.

Step 13

Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.Disconnect and remove Palmrest.
Unscrew and disconnect Heatsink Assembly (8 X Captive Screws).

Step 14

Unscrew and disconnect Heatsink Assembly (8 X Captive Screws).Unscrew and disconnect Heatsink Assembly (8 X Captive Screws).Unscrew and disconnect Heatsink Assembly (8 X Captive Screws).
Unscrew and remove GPU (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 15

Unscrew and remove GPU (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and remove GPU (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew bracket and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew bracket and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew bracket and disconnect DC Jack (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove Left I/O Board (4 x

Step 17

Unscrew and remove Left I/O Board (4 x Unscrew and remove Left I/O Board (4 x
Unscrew and disconnect Right I/O Board (2 x

Step 18

Unscrew and disconnect Right I/O Board (2 x Unscrew and disconnect Right I/O Board (2 x Unscrew and disconnect Right I/O Board (2 x
Disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 19

  • Disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect display cable (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect and remove Motherboard (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 20

  • Disconnect and remove Motherboard (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect and remove Motherboard (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Disconnect and remove Motherboard (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).Disconnect and remove Motherboard (4 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Precision 7520 Motherboard

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