Dell XPS 15 9510 Hinges Replacement

ID: 179080

Description: Laptop hinge replacement is important because...

Steps:

1. Make sure the laptop is powered off and unplug all cables before beginning any repair.
2. Remove eight 3 mm screws from the underside of the case using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

3. The metal case of the XPS 15 9510 is extremely sharp, so be careful not to run your fingers along the edge when disassembling the laptop.
4. Wedge the case apart with a nylon spudger.
5. If the plastic one isn't possible to insert, use the metal spudger to carefully create a small gap first.
6. Slide spudger along each side of the laptop

7. The metal case of the XPS 15 9510 is extremely sharp, so be careful not to run your fingers along the edge when disassembling the laptop.
8. Lift the back panel of the laptop off and set it aside.

9. Using the small battery pull tab, disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

10. Remove eight 2.5 mm from around the perimeter of the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

11. There are many delicate components in the vicinity of the battery, so be extremely careful removing it
12. Remove the old battery from the laptop.
13. Replacement batteries for this model usually don't come with battery cables, so be sure to switch the cable from your retired battery to your new battery.

14. Remove the four screws (eight total) from each display hinge using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

15. Remove five screws that connect the display using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

16. Carefully remove the display from the Dell XPS 15 9510.

17. Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 30 seconds.
18. Place the iOpener on top of the laptop where the hinge is connected. Leave it there until the glue holding it in place melts.

19. Pull out the hinges using a pair of needle nose pliers.