Dell XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) Bottom Base Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Bottom Base on your XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 15 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) Bottom Base.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L701X Bottom Base

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) Bottom Base

Slide the battery latch over.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latch over.
  • Remove the Battery.
Slide the battery latch over.Remove the Battery.
Loosen the screw.

Step 2

Loosen the screw.Remove the Access Door.
Remove the screw.

Step 3

Remove the screw.Slide the DVD Optical Drive out of the laptop.
Remove the 3 screws under the optical drive.

Step 4

  • Remove the 3 screws under the optical drive.
  • Press the plastic retainer in the optical drive bay.
Remove the 3 screws under the optical drive.Press the plastic retainer in the optical drive bay.
Remove the bottom display screws.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom display screws.
Remove the screws at the top of the base.

Step 6

  • Remove the screws at the top of the base.
  • Remove the screws under the battery.
  • Remove the screws under the access door.
Remove the screws at the top of the base.Remove the screws under the battery.Remove the screws under the access door.
Remove the SD card blank.

Step 7

  • Remove the SD card blank.
Remove the SD card blank.Remove the SD card blank.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 8

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Unsnap the palmrest and turn it over.
  • Unplug the palmrest cables.
  • Remove the Palmrest Touchpad.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.Unsnap the palmrest and turn it over.
Lift the keyboard up and turn it over.

Step 9

  • Lift the keyboard up and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
  • Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 10

Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the screw.Remove the Wireless WLAN Card.
Loosen the display cable screw.

Step 11

  • Loosen the display cable screw.
  • Unplug the display cable.
Loosen the display cable screw.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the left hinge screws.

Step 12

Remove the left hinge screws.Remove the right hinge screws.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Remove the screws under the palmrest.

Step 13

  • Remove the screws under the palmrest.
Unplug the sub-woofer cable.

Step 14

Unplug the sub-woofer cable.Remove the Bottom Base.
Remove the sub-woofer screws.

Step 15

  • Remove the sub-woofer screws.
  • Remove the Subwoofer.
Remove the sub-woofer screws.Remove the Subwoofer.
XPS L701X Bottom Base

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

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XPS 17 L701X Bottom Base

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