Introduction
This guide will show the user how to replace a battery that is either not charging, or not holding a charge for long on a Dell Alienware 13 laptop.
What you need
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Remove (2) 5 mm Phillips head screws attaching the small access panel to the base using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Remove the small access panel using a heavy duty spudger.
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Remove (4) 6 mm Phillips head screws from the solid-state metal drive bracket, using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Grab the pull tab to pivot the solid-state drive bracket upwards. Remove the bracket from the computer base.
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Using the pull tab, disconnect the black solid-state drive cable from the system board.
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Remove (2) 3 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips # 0 screwdriver, that connect the solid-state drive assembly to the computer base.
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Lift up on the solid-state drive assembly to remove it from the computer base.
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Locate two cables labeled, "KB Backlight" (orange) and "KB Membrane" (black). Lift up on the latches to disconnect the cables from the system board.
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Remove (8) 9 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver, that secures the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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Remove (4) 8 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Remove (2) 7 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Lift the computer base slightly towards you and push the release tabs on the palm-rest assembly until it pops out using a spudger.
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Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
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Using a plastic spudger, pry up along the edges of the palm-rest assembly.
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Gently lift the palm-rest assembly.
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Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. Identified as a cable with a blue tab.
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Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
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Open the display as far as possible.
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Remove (2) 3 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips head #0 screwdriver, that secure the hinge caps to the display hinges.
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Slide and lift the hinge caps off the display hinges.
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Close the display and turn the computer over.
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Remove (1) 2 mm Phillips head screw, using a Phillips head # 0 screwdriver, that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card using a heavy duty spudger. The wires can be removed by applying a force directed upward, away from the device.
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Turn the computer over and open the display.
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Peel off the adhesive tapes that secure the antenna cables to the system board.
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Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.
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Disconnect the logo-board cable from the system board.
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Remove the antenna cables, display cable, and logo-board cable from the routing guides on the display hinges.
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Remove (4) 8 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
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Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
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Remove the (2) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the power adapter port bracket with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift and remove the power adapter port bracket.
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Remove (3) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the service board with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift up on the service board assembly using a heavy duty spudger and slide the board towards the battery to remove from the base.
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Remove (2) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the battery to the computer base with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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Lift up and remove the battery from the computer base.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Please note, on slight variants of this. When battery is facing you with rear / hinge away. The right ide of motherboards has a clip cover on the USB C port, holding the motherboard down. Additionally, the 3x keyboard screws for lifting the palm rest were in the way. Almost every laptop i’ve EVER worked on for various dell/hp, ALWAYS have 2-4 screws for the keyboard. Please note this when writing tutorials as some models don’t open so easily. Be safe all, don’t rush things, and make sure you’re aware of what’s there proactively before ripping a laptop literally to pieces…
I did complete this guide, and it does work for the most part. See below my suggested updates/edits to improve. Thank you for making this guide. Helped a ton for initial perspective.
