Dell XPS 13 (9315) 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 (9315) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 5 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 13 (9315) 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 Torx #5 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS 9315 Heatsink

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XPS 13 9315 Heatsink

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 13 (9315) Heatsink

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

Step 1

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x
BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Apply a small amount of thermal paste to the CPU chips.

Step 5

  • BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Apply a small amount of thermal paste to the CPU chips.
  • You can optionally spread the thermal paste evenly across the CPU using a clean, flat surface.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Apply a small amount of thermal paste to the CPU chips.You can optionally spread the thermal paste evenly across the CPU using a clean, flat surface.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Apply a small amount of thermal paste to the CPU chips.

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