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Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement

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Introduction

This guide explains how to replace the motherboard in the Dell XPS 13 9350. The motherboard connects all the hardware components in the device and is a critical component. If your Dell XPS 15 is experiencing power issues a motherboard replacement might be necessary. To make sure this is the right fix, check the troubleshooting section for specific symptoms such as failure to boot, overheating and power issues.

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 4 mm T5 Torx screws from the bottom cover.

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  2. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry open the 'XPS' flap in the middle.

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  3. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single Phillips screw hidden beneath the flap.

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  4. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use opening picks or a plastic pry tool to pry open the case clips, beginning from the back edge.

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  5. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom cover.

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  6. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Battery Disconnection: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Battery Disconnection: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the battery cable connector towards the battery to disconnect it from its socket.

    • If the connector is stubborn, push a little at one side, then the other, to "walk" it out of its socket.

    • If you have trouble walking the connector out of the socket, use the point of a spudger to gently push on the connector indent to slide the connector out.

    • Do not pull up.

    • Open the display and press the power button for five seconds to drain any remaining charge from the system.

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  7. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use tweezers to remove the little white connector by pulling it out and away from its socket.

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  8. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the black standard flat connector by lifting the tab up with your hand.

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  10. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #0 screw that connects the fan to the motherboard.

    • Remove the 4 mm Phillips #0 screw that connects the fan to the base of the computer.

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  11. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use your right hand to lift up the larger section of the motherboard, closest to the fan.

    • Use your left hand to pull the fan at a 30-degree angle out from underneath the motherboard.

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  12. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3 mm Phillips #0 screws located on each corner of the battery.

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  13. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the battery cable connector towards the battery to disconnect it from its socket.

    • Do not pull up.

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  14. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Peel up any tape securing the speaker cables to the battery.

    • You do not need to remove the speakers, only the tape, allowing the battery to be removed out under the speaker cables.

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  15. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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  16. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 15, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the motherboard.

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  17. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Locate the red and black cable connector at the bottom right of the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers to slowly detach the cable connector from its socket by pulling it to the right and up.

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  18. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to flip open the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector.

    • Use tweezers to detach the ribbon cable from the ZIF by pulling it towards yourself.

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  19. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to flip open the white ZIF connector.

    • Use tweezers to detach the ribbon connector from the ZIF by pulling it towards yourself.

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  20. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to flip open the ZIF connector.

    • Use tweezers to detach the orange ribbon connector from the ZIF by pulling it towards yourself.

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  21. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to detach the black cable connector out of its socket by pulling it to the right.

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  22. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to gently detach the black and white cable connector out of its socket by pulling it to the right.

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  23. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the connector at the top right of the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers to detach the cable connector from its socket by pulling it to the right.

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  24. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 23, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the last black cable connector.

    • Use tweezers to detach the black cable connector from its socket by pulling it to the right.

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  25. Dell XPS 13 9350 Motherboard Replacement: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to lift up the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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where is camera cable

phong thanh - Reply

Wow man that is awesome job. Where can you get a newer motheboard for the same laptop?

R E - Reply

Démontage pour changer la prise jack qui ne fonctionne plus et en plus provoque un bug empêchant les hauts parleurs de fonctionner. Au lieu du son normal j ai un crachotement . Je vais confier la micro soudure à un spécialiste

philippe lagarde - Reply

Je pense qu il vaut mieux ne pas forcer sur la carte mère pour sortir le ventilateur et attendre après l étape du démontage des vis de la cm pour le sortir

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