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Dell XPS 13 9315 Touchpad Replacement

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Time Required: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Dell XPS 13 9315 Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

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The touchpad, also known as the trackpad, is used for moving the pointer on the laptop screen to move and select items on the laptop screen.

Use the guide of the battery as a prerequisites guide before using this guide. Taking out the battery is necessary to remove power from the laptop as well as revealing and providing the space needed for the touchpad to be accessed. The touchpad has three M2.2x6.3 screws on with three ribbon connectors secured by a small black locking lever.

Disconnect all external power sources prior to beginning this guide. Make sure to power off your laptop completely before proceeding with any steps involving the inner components of the laptop.

There are no special skills or tools required to complete this guide.

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      • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the eight 3.2 mm-long screws securing the lower case.

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      • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the lower case and chassis.

      • Slide the pick around the entire perimeter while prying to disengage the retaining clips.

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    3. Dell XPS 13 9315 Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9315 Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • The back cover has 13 retention clips attached to the inside of the laptop making it difficult to open the laptop.

      • Make sure that all clips are disengaged, then remove the lower case.

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    1. Dell XPS 13 9315 Touchpad Replacement, Dell XPS 13 9315 Battery Disconnection: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Gently walk the battery connector directly out of its socket.

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      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eight M2x3 screws securing the battery.

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      • Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.

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      • Remove the three screws securing the touchpad.

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      • Flip up the three locking flaps securing each of the three ribbon cables.

      • Disconnect the three ribbon cables.

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      • Open the laptop and with your hand behind the touchpad, and push the bottom of the touchpad.

      • Pull out the touch pad by pulling away from its slot.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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