Dell XPS 15 9520 Battery Replacement

ID: 154777

Description: Use this guide to replace the battery in your...

Steps:

1. For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
2. Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight 3.3 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

3. Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the aluminum back cover and the chassis.
4. Leave the pick inserted before continuing to the next step.

5. Insert the flat end of the spudger into the gap you just created.
6. Pry up to release the corner clips.
7. Repeat this process for the opposite corner of the back cover.

8. Reinsert your opening pick under the aluminum cover at the front edge of the laptop.
9. Pry to loosen the cover.
10. Pry at multiple locations along the front edge to release all of the retaining clips.
11. Do not use a sliding motion along the front edge. This may damage cables near the trackpad.

12. The edges of the back cover are very sharp. Use caution when handling it.
13. Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.
14. If the back cover feels stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release any remaining clips around the back cover's perimeter.

15. Use the flat end of a spudger to push the battery connector's square tab away from the socket and disconnect it.

16. Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel back the tape connecting the speaker cable and the battery.
17. Repeat for the three other tape segments.

18. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the battery:
19. Four 4.4 mm-long screws
20. Four 3.4 mm-long screws

21. Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.