Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 15 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) 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
Inspiron 16 5620 Motherboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell Inspiron 16 (5620) Motherboard

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the

Step 2

Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the Use a Plastic Scribe to pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Use a Phillips Screwdriver to unscrew the
Disconnect the Battery.

Step 3

Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.

Step 4

  • Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.
Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.Separate the locking clips outwardly to release and slide out the RAM/Memory.
Unscrew and remove the M.2 2230 SSD (1 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the M.2 2230 SSD (1 x Unscrew and remove the M.2 2230 SSD (1 x
Unscrew and remove the SSD assembly.

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the SSD assembly.Slide out the M.2 2280 SSD (1 x Unscrew and remove the SSD assembly.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Disconnect the cooling fan.

Step 8

  • Disconnect the cooling fan.
Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables and then slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x Disconnect the antenna cables and then slide out the WiFi Card.Unscrew and remove the bracket from the WiFi Card (1 x
Unsnap the locking clip of the LCD cable in the direction indicated.

Step 10

  • Unsnap the locking clip of the LCD cable in the direction indicated.
  • Disconnect the LCD cable.
Unsnap the locking clip of the LCD cable in the direction indicated.Disconnect the LCD cable.
Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 11

Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Remove the LCD Screen Assembly.Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew and lift the right hinge from the palmrest assembly (3 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.

Step 12

  • Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.
Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.Disconnect and remove the DC Jack.
Disconnect the Speakers.

Step 13

Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.

Step 14

  • Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.
  • Disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.Disconnect the motherboard cables.Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.Unsnap the cable locking clips in the direction indicated.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).

Step 15

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (2 x M2 x 4mm) (2 x 2mm x 1.8mm).
Inspiron 16 5620 Motherboard

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