Dell XPS 13 (9315) How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your XPS 13 (9315) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 25 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 13 (9315) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

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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 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 13 (9315) Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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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 Battery (8 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (8 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (8 x
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.

Step 5

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.
Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x
Unscrew and remove the LCD connector from the interposer board (2 x M1.6 x 3.5mm) .

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the LCD connector from the interposer board (2 x M1.6 x 3.5mm) .
Unscrew and remove the LCD connector from the interposer board (2 x M1.6 x 3.5mm) .Unscrew and remove the LCD connector from the interposer board (2 x M1.6 x 3.5mm) .
Unscrew the 2 LCD cable brackets (4 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew the 2 LCD cable brackets (4 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).
Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and lift the left LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest.

Step 11

Separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest.Separate the LCD Display Assembly from the palmrest.
Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 12

  • Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Disconnect the I/O board cable from the motherboard lifting from the outside of the connector.

Step 13

  • Disconnect the I/O board cable from the motherboard lifting from the outside of the connector.
Disconnect the I/O board cable from the motherboard lifting from the outside of the connector.Disconnect the I/O board cable from the motherboard lifting from the outside of the connector.
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x

Step 14

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).

Step 15

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).
  • Disconnect the WiFi antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).Disconnect the WiFi antenna cables.
Unscrew and then disconnect the I/O circuit board (1 x 1.6mm x 2.8mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and then disconnect the I/O circuit board (1 x 1.6mm x 2.8mm).
Unscrew and then disconnect the I/O circuit board (1 x 1.6mm x 2.8mm).Unscrew and then disconnect the I/O circuit board (1 x 1.6mm x 2.8mm).
Disconnect and remove the Speakers.

Step 17

Disconnect and remove the Speakers.Disconnect and remove the Speakers.
Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.

Step 18

  • Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.
Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.

Step 19

  • Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 20

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)

Step 21

Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm).

Step 22

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (5 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Step 23

BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink. You can use a clean, dry paper towel. Avoid making contact with your fingers as the oil from your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.

Step 24

  • BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink. You can use a clean, dry paper towel. Avoid making contact with your fingers as the oil from your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.
BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink. You can use a clean, dry paper towel. Avoid making contact with your fingers as the oil from your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.BEFORE REINSTALLING YOUR HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink. You can use a clean, dry paper towel. Avoid making contact with your fingers as the oil from your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.
Then apply a small amount of thermal paste to the CPU chips.

Step 25

  • Then 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.
Then 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.Then apply a small amount of thermal paste to the CPU chips.
XPS 9315 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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