Dell Inspiron 15 (5510) How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By Ricardo on April 4, 2025 · 11:30 am

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your Inspiron 15 (5510) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 24 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 15 (5510) Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
1 x small plastic scribe

Inspiron 5510 Motherboard

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Inspiron 15 5510 Motherboard

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 15 (5510) 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

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.

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

Step 2

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a

Step 3

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 and a Plastic Scribe.
Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (2 X captive screws) (7 x M2 x 4mm).
Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.

Step 4

Disconnect the Battery Cable.

Step 5

TO REMOVE THE 3-CELL BATTERY:
Unscrew and remove the 3-Cell Battery (3 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 6

TO REMOVE THE 4-CELL BATTERY:
Unscrew and remove the 4-Cell Battery (4 x M2 x 3mm).

Lift the Mylar to access the memory module on the DIMM #1 slot.

Step 7

Lift the Mylar to access the memory module on the DIMM #1 slot.
Pull the securing clips from both sides of the memory module until the RAM pops-up.
Slide out the RAM/Memory.

Lift the Mylar to access the memory module on the DIMM #2 slot.

Step 8

Lift the Mylar to access the memory module on the DIMM #2 slot.
Pull the securing clips from both sides of the memory module until the RAM pops-up.
Slide out the RAM/Memory.

IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:

Step 9

IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2230 SSD:
Unscrew and remove the 2230 SSD from SSD slot 1 or SSD slot 2 (1 x M2 x 3mm).

IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2280 SSD:

Step 10

IF YOUR MODEL IS CONFIGURED WITH A 2280 SSD:
Unscrew and remove the 2280 SSD from SSD slot 1 (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 11

Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 12

Disconnect the antenna cables.
Slide out the Wireless/WiFi Card.

Step 13

Disconnect the Cooling Fan cable.
Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Unscrew and then lift the Right LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Step 14

Unscrew and then lift the Right LCD Hinge (3 x M2.5 x 4mm).

Peel back the adhesive covering the DC jack cable connector.

Step 15

Peel back the adhesive covering the DC jack cable connector.
Disconnect the DC Jack.

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.

Step 16

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cables.

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cables.

Step 17

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cables.

Step 18

Disconnect the speaker cable.

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.

Step 19

Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the I/O Board cable.

Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.

Step 20

Peel back the adhesive covering the LCD cable connector.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the LCD cable.

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws).

Step 21

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 X captive screws).

Step 22

Remove the Motherboard.

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors and heatsink.

Step 23

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors and heatsink.
***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.