Dell Latitude 5520 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 Latitude 5520 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 Latitude 5520 Motherboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Latitude 5520 Motherboard

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Latitude 5520 Motherboard

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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

Disconnect the Battery.Disconnect the Battery.
If you have a 3-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (2 x

Step 4

If you have a 3-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (2 x If you have a 4-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (3 x If you have a 3-Cell Battery, unscrew it and pull it out of the laptop (2 x
Separate clips outwardly to release the RAM/Memory.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2280 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x Unscrew and slide out the M.2 2230 NVMe SSD (1 x
Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 7

Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and disconnect the Cooling Fan (2 x
This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:

Step 8

  • This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:
  • Integrated Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Discrete Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 X captive screws) (1 x M2 x 3mm).
This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:Integrated Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws) (1 x Discrete Graphics Version: Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (7 X captive screws) (1 x This model comes in 2 versions with their own unique heatsinks:
IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.

Step 9

  • IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.
IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.IF REPLACING THE HEATSINK: Wipe off the old thermal paste. Then add a small dot of new thermal paste before screwing back on the heatsink.
Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
  • Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the Wifi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Slide out the WiFi Card.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Pull out the 1st LCD cable connector.
  • Unsnap the locking clip and pull out the 2nd LCD cable connector.
  • Pull out the 3rd LCD cable connector.
Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x M2 x 3mm).Pull out the 1st LCD cable connector.Unsnap the locking clip and pull out the 2nd LCD cable connector.Pull out the 3rd LCD cable connector.
Disconnect the speaker cable.

Step 12

  • Disconnect the speaker cable.
  • Unscrew and remove the inner frame (12 x M2 x 3mm).
Disconnect the speaker cable.Unscrew and remove the inner frame (12 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the speaker cable.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the motherboard cables.
Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (3 x

Step 14

Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (3 x Disconnect the CMOS battery.Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (3 x Unscrew and turn over the Motherboard (3 x
The remaining piece is the Motherboard.

Step 15

  • The remaining piece is the Motherboard.
  • ***FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN REVERSE TO REINSTALL YOUR PART.
Latitude 5520 Motherboard

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