Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Display Assembly Replacement

ID: 149509

Description: Use this guide to remove or replace this...

Steps:

  1. Use a Torx T4 screwdriver to remove the eight screws (M2x3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
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  2. Use your fingertips to lift the system badge open and reveal the single case screw.
  3. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
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  4. Starting from the front corner of the computer, pry up the base cover using a spudger and lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
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  5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
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  6. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two screws (M1.6x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
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  7. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the six screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
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  8. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
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  9. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the motherboard.
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  10. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.
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  11. Use a pair of nylon tipped tweezers to gently disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
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  12. Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the M.2 solid-state drive heatsink.
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  13. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the display cable bracket to the motherboard.
  14. Lift the display cable bracket off the display cable.
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  15. Use the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.
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  16. Disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system board (labeled "TS").
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  17. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board.
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  18. Open the palm-rest assembly fully and place the display assembly and palm-rest assembly face down.
  19. Make sure that your surface is flat and free of objects when you lay the laptop face down.
  20. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the six screws (M2.5x3.5) that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. There are three on each side.
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  21. Lift the display assembly off the palm-rest assembly.
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