XPS 13 Plus 9320 How-To Install & Replace Your Heatsink


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Heatsink on your XPS 13 Plus 9320 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 13 Plus 9320 Heatsink.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS Plus 9320 Heatsink

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 13 Plus 9320 Heatsink

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x
Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
  • Disconnect the Battery
Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Disconnect the BatteryUnscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 4

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

Step 5

  • NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.

Step 6

  • NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.
  • Then apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the CPU before reinstalling your heatsink.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.Then apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the CPU before reinstalling your heatsink.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.
XPS Plus 9320 Heatsink

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XPS 13 Plus 9320 Heatsink

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