Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will show you how to replace the battery for your Dell XPS 18 if it has failed.
What you need
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Turn the device on its screen.
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Remove the ten 4mm screws using a T8 Torx screwdriver.
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Gently lift the back cover off the device. The back cover should come off easily.
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Use the opening tool's angled edge to lift the clasps securing the screen and motherboard cables.
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Disconnect the screen and copper colored motherboard cables and tuck them under the device to prevent future hassle.
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Remove the two black 3mm screws from the internal cover with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.
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Remove the internal cover.
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Disconnect the black camera cable and pull it back to prevent future hassle.
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Use the angled edge of the plastic opening tool to lift the clasp securing the touch control board cable.
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Disconnect the silver and blue touch control board cable.
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Remove the two silver 3mm screws holding the touch control board in place with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.
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Remove the touch control board.
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Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to remove the black and white wires connected to the wireless WLAN card.
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Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to pry the black battery cable loose.
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Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to remove the red and black CMOS battery cable.
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Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to lift the clasp securing the silver circuit board cable.
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Pull back the circuit board cable to prevent future hassle.
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Remove the eleven black 4mm screws holding the battery in place with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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needs the help to repair the Dell XPS18
It all worked good. Thanks.
My unit is missing the right foot stand. Is there anywhere else I can find the model number. Need to purchase a new power supply?
Also might need to replace the touchscreen its cracked. Have to power her up first to find out. Do you have a video for touchscreen replacement?
