Introduction
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn't meant to be used alone.
What you need
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the eight 3.3 mm screws securing the case.
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Insert an opening pick between the lower case and the chassis on the front right edge.
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Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the lower case.
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Continue sliding the opening pick along the perimeter of the lower case to release the remaining clips.
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Grip the pull tab on the battery connector with your fingers and gently pull away from the socket to disconnect it.
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You may need to run BIOS setup to reset the system clock as well as any specialized disk settings before you can boot up your XPS.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
