In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU Cooling Fan on your Dell Inspiron 15-3537 (P28F003) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 15-3537 (P28F003) CPU Cooling Fan.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x small flat head screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe (optional)
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 15-3537 (P28F003) CPU Cooling Fan
![Loosen the access door cover screws (cannot be removed).](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AccessDoorScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
![Loosen the access door cover screws (cannot be removed).](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AccessDoorScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
Step 3
- Loosen the access door cover screws (cannot be removed).
- Lift and remove the off of the laptop.
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![Remove the 2 - M3 x 3mm hard drive screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HardDriveScrewSize2-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 2 - M3 x 3mm hard drive screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HardDriveScrewSize2-300x169.jpg)
Step 4
- Remove the 2 - M3 x 3mm hard drive screws.
![Slide the hard drive over to unplug it from the motherboard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Hard-Drive-1-300x168.jpg)
![Slide the hard drive over to unplug it from the motherboard.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Hard-Drive-1-300x168.jpg)
Step 5
- Slide the hard drive over to unplug it from the motherboard.
- Lift and slide the hard drive out of the laptop using the tab.
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![Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom base palmrest screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insp3521Base1ScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
![Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom base palmrest screws.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Insp3521Base1ScrewSize-300x169.jpg)
Step 6
- Remove the 12 - M2.5 x 5mm bottom base palmrest screws.
![Turn the laptop over and open it up.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Keyboard-Latches-300x168.jpg)
![Turn the laptop over and open it up.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Keyboard-Latches-300x168.jpg)
Step 7
- Turn the laptop over and open it up.
- Using a plastic scribe or flat head screwdriver, press in the keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard.
![Lift the keyboard and turn it over.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/keyboard2-300x168.jpg)
![Lift the keyboard and turn it over.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/keyboard2-300x168.jpg)
Step 8
- Lift the keyboard and turn it over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
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![Unplug the antenna cables.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/WLAN-Cables-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the antenna cables.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/WLAN-Cables-300x168.jpg)
Step 9
- Unplug the antenna cables.
![Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest touchpad.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palmrest-300x168.jpg)
![Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest touchpad.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/palmrest-300x168.jpg)
Step 12
- Carefully lift and pry the right edge of the palmrest touchpad.
- Work your way around the bottom edge and side.
![Unplug the USB circuit board cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USB-Circuit-board-cable-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the USB circuit board cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/USB-Circuit-board-cable-300x168.jpg)
Step 13
- Unplug the USB circuit board cable.
- Unplug the speaker cable.
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![Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Loosen-LCD-Cable-Plug-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Loosen-LCD-Cable-Plug-300x168.jpg)
Step 14
- Unplug and loosen the LCD cable.
- Unplug and loosen the wireless antennas.
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![Unplug the fan cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cooling-Fan-Cable-300x168.jpg)
![Unplug the fan cable.](https://www.parts-people.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Cooling-Fan-Cable-300x168.jpg)
Step 16
- Unplug the fan cable.
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